Results

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Nazareth's two competitors at the NCAA Division III Women's Track and Field Championships, Brenna Johnson (long jump) and Lea Richard (weight throw), each placed 17^th in their respective events on Friday. In addition, following her competition in the long jump, Johnson was awarded the prestigious Elite 90 Award for academic excellence. She becomes the first-ever Nazareth athlete to win the award.
 
Johnson's best jump of the day came on her very first chance, as she hit the mark of 5.38 meters (17 feet, 8 inches). On her second jump, she went 5.33 meters (17 feet, 6 inches). Knowing she needed a big jump on her final attempt to advance to the finals, Johnson registered a big leap, but unfortunately fouled which left her short of advancing to the finals. She was 17^th out of 20 jumpers. Victoria Kadiri took first overall with a jump of 5.93 meters (19 feet, 5 ½ inches).
 
The fifth-year graduate students top long jump of the season was 5.66 meters (18 feet, 7 inches) which helped her earn first place at the Empire 8 Indoor Track and Field Championships.
 
Richard, who came into the event ranked 17^th out of 20 competitors, had her best throw on her third and final throw, heaving the weight 16.33 meters (53 feet, 7 inches). On her second throw, the junior had a throw of 15.37 meters (53 feet, 7 ¾ inches). Richard fouled on her first throw of the day.
 
The strong indoor season for Richard comes to an end after just a week prior, she delivered her best-ever throw, a school record, 17.22 meters (56 feet, 6 inches) at the All-Atlantic Regional meet.