EMORY, Va. – Maryville College athletes showcased their skills at the Blue & Gold Invitational, with standout performances led by
Abbey Cox's first-place finish in the women's hammer throw, marking an impressive 43.93 meters—also her season-best in the discus event.
Throws
In the Women's Shot Put,
Rachel Dunbar secured 4th place with a throw of 10.04m, while
Abbey Cox took 6th with 9.61m, and
Maddy McClellan finished 11th with 8.32m.
During the Women's Discus,
Abbey Cox captured 2nd place with a season-best throw of 35.61m.
Rachel Dunbar set a personal record (PR) with a 10th place finish and a throw of 29.99m, while McClellan came in 12th with 20.76m.
In the Women's Hammer, Cox claimed the top spot with a 43.93m throw. McClellan followed with a personal record (PR) of 36.87m, placing 5th, and Dunbar finished 10th with a throw of 31.16m.
Podium Finishes
- Women's Discus —
Abbey Cox, 35.61m.
- Women's Hammer —
Abbey Cox, 43.93m.
MC Results Summary
- Women's Shot Put — 4th:
Rachel Dunbar, 10.04m (32' 11.25"), 5 points; 6th:
Abbey Cox, 9.61m (31' 6.5"), 3 points; 11th:
Maddy McClellan, 8.32m (27' 3.75")
- Women's Discus — 2nd:
Abbey Cox, 35.61m (116' 10"), 8 points; 10th:
Rachel Dunbar, 29.99m (98' 5") [PR]; 12th:
Maddy McClellan, 20.76m (68' 1")
- Women's Hammer — 1st:
Abbey Cox, 43.93m (144' 1"), 10 points; 5th:
Maddy McClellan, 36.87m (120' 11") [PR], 4 points; 10th:
Rachel Dunbar, 31.16m (102' 3")
Looking ahead, the Scots will host the Scots Invitational on Friday, April 10, at Austin Coleman Piper Memorial Track in Maryville, Tennessee, with events kicking off at noon.
