AUSTIN, TX. – The heptathlon athletes of the Fighting Irish track and field team wrapped up a successful visit to Austin, Texas at the 2023 Texas Relays.
Jadin O’Brien posted a new personal best and took first place in the heptathlon with 5942 points. O’Brien took first in the shot put with her best throw of 13.77 meters. She also finished in the top three in the long jump (6.06 meters), javelin throw (38.73), and the 800 meter race (2:15.62). Not only did her finish earn her first, she also is now ranked first nationally.
Alaina Brady also represented the Irish in the heptathlon where she posted 5650 points and earned a new personal best. Her finish earned her a ranking of fifth place nationally. Brady finished in the top five in three events; 100 meter hurdles (13.71), shot put (12.93 meters), and javelin throw (39.57 meters).
The Irish return to competition next week on April 8 when they travel to Kalamazoo, Michigan for the Jack Shaw Invite hosted by Western Michigan.