Georgia Tech junior Lottie Chappell set a new top-three program record in the women’s 1500m at the Raleigh Relays, finishing with a time of 4:19.03. This performance not only marked a two-second improvement over her previous best but also positioned her third in program history, surpassing the mark that held just a week prior. Additional standout performances included Charlie Crowder winning the triple jump with a personal best of 15.20m and Cooper Timberman capturing second in the men’s 1500m at 3:54.18.
- Lottie Chappell’s 1500m time: 4:19.03
- Charlie Crowder’s winning triple jump distance: 15.20m
- Cooper Timberman’s 1500m finishing time: 3:54.18
Yes, But
Despite the impressive performances, weather disruptions affected some events, particularly the 5000m race for Claire Shelton, who had to wait for a reschedule, potentially impacting her performance in the upcoming meets.
State of Play
- Chappell’s mark is the third time in two seasons a Tech runner has broken the 4:20 barrier.
- Tech athletes showcased strong skills in various events, with multiple personal bests recorded over the weekend.
The Yellow Jackets will next compete at the Pepsi Florida Relays from April 3-4 in Gainesville, Florida, where they hope to build on the momentum from their recent successes…