Smith breaks record; Track & Field shines during Penn Relays

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Salisbury University track & field program competed at the hallowed Penn Relays at The University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field against top Division I and Division III programs, where they posted multiple personal bests and a school record.

Women Meet Notes

Anna Bodmer opened the Penn Relays on Thursday with the second-best time of her career against Division I opponents in the 5000 meters, posting 17:05.76, which placed her 62nd.
The 4x400 relay team of Marlyse Haack, Lilly Williams, Peri Nelson, and Jenna Howe posted a season best with a time of 4:00.53, which placed them 9th.
Haack tallied 27th in the triple jump at 11.36 meters (37-3 ¼).

Men Meet Notes

Kai Smith tallied the school record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10:35, which placed him 13th, only behind Division I runners.
Logan Kelsch tallied 11th in the discus at 49.44 meters (162-2).
Gavin Shaffer finished in 26th place in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.55.
The 4x400 team of Andrew Osler, Hayden Myers, Isaiah Rivera, and Samuel Bradley earned 1st place with a time of 3:14.91, which was just three seconds off the school record.

Despite qualifying for finals tomorrow, the Sea Gulls will now shift their focus to the Coast-to-Coast Outdoor Championships, where they have their eyes set on gold. The C2C Outdoor Championships will be held in Fredericksburg, VA, on May 1st and 2nd.

Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with affiliate membership in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (football, men's & women's swimming), Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse), State University of New York Athletic Conference (field hockey), and Colonial Women's Golf Conference (women's golf). With over 500 student-athletes in 23 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the nation's most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have won a combined 23 team national championships, 24 individual national championships, and 207 conference championships, and have produced 54 Academic All-Americans.

To Make Tomorrow Yours at Salisbury University and learn more about Sea Gull Athletics' tradition of excellence, visit SUSeaGulls.com or follow @SUSeaGulls on social media.

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