PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – The Clemson women’s track and field program shined on the second day of Penn Relays as the Tigers were crowned champions in the sprint medley relay and Caroline Johnston was named the women’s long jump champion after securing first place in the event.
Johnston, who was the first to secure a first place finish on the day, jumped a personal best of 6.20 to win the event overall and be named the women’s long jump champion. The mark ties Johnston for sixth in program history as she officially adds her name to the all-time list.
Ending the day on a high-note was the unstoppable SMR group of Aleksandra Stoilova, Antoinette Van Der Merwe, Ken’Naria Gadson and Gladys Chepngetich. The four Tigers impressed in the sprint medley relay as they were first to cross the line at 3:41.41 to secure first-place and be crowned the women’s SMR champions. The time of 3:41.41 is the sixth fastest in collegiate history and Clemson becomes the fourth fastest school in event history.
Following day two, Clemson has qualified for four final events including the men’s and women’s 4×100 relay, the women’s 4×400 relay and the women’s 100m hurdles. The Tigers are back in action tomorrow, April 27 for the final day of Penn Relays as the action begins at 9:30 a.m. with the women’s discus.
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Event-By-Event Breakdown
Men’s Track
- 4×100 Relay
- Clemson – 40.07, 5th place (q)
- D’Andre Anderson, Cameron Rose, Tahj Hamm, Daniel Kidd
- Clemson – 40.07, 5th place (q)
- 110 Meter Hurdles
- Nathaniel Rayan – 14.05, 12th place
- 4×400 Relay
- Clemson – 3:08.57, 13th place
- Theron Bradford, Aman Thornton, Daniel Kidd, Brian Kweyei
- Clemson – 3:08.57, 13th place
- Sprint Medley Relay
- Clemson – 3:23.06, 6th place
- Cameron Rose, D’Andre Anderson, Brian Kweyei, Tarees Rhoden
- Clemson – 3:23.06, 6th place
Men’s Field
- Discus Throw
- Matt Auble – 49.02, 10th place
- Charles Bissonnette – 48.41, 13th place
- Long Jump
- Micah Harris – 7.08, 4th place
- Javelin
- John Drwal – 58.22, 9th place
- Shot Put
- Charles Bissonnette – 14.45, 17th place
Women’s Track
- 4×100 Relay
- Clemson – 44.32, 4th place (q)
- Aleksandra Stoilova, Antoinette Van der Merwe, Ockera Myrie, Courtney Williams
- Clemson – 44.32, 4th place (q)
- Distance Medley Relay
- Clemson – 11:14.03, 11th place
- Gladys Chepngetich, Mackenzie Osher, Brynne Sumner, Silvia Jelelgo
- Clemson – 11:14.03, 11th place
- 100 Meters
- Aja Davis – 12.19, 26th place
- 100 Meters Hurdles
- Oneka Wilson – 13.24, 1st place (Q)
- 4×400 Relay
- Clemson – 3:31.35, 3rd place…