Spiders Break Multiple Program Records and Personal Bests in Split Weekend

Friday, February 9

Lynchburg, VA

University of Richmond

Darius Dixon Invitational

From left to right; Elizabeth Stockman, Virginia Beringer, Caroline Donohoe and Madison Trippett posing with the baton after setting a new program record in the DMR at David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston

Spiders Break Multiple Program Records and Personal Bests in Split Weekend

02/10/2024 | Women's Track & Field

Boston, Mass. & Lynchburg, Va. – The University of Richmond track & field program had many successful finishes this weekend as the team split into separate groups, competing at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University and the Darius Dixon Invitational hosted by Liberty.

David Hemery Valentine Invitational

The Spiders excelled in the DMR at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston on Saturday, taking the 2^nd place finish with a new program record of 11:10.35 (previously set by O'Connell, Helbling, Fazio, Stockman in 2022 at 11:21.53). Elizabeth Stockman, Virginia Beringer, Caroline Donohoe and Madison Trippett grouped together for this strong performance, etching their names in the Richmond record books.

Madison Trippett represented Richmond in the mile, taking the 46^th place finish at 4:43.19. This mark takes over as Trippett's personal best, sits as the No. 3 all-time program record, and the No. 2 current time in the Atlantic 10. Elizabeth Stockman finished soon after in 51^st place at 4:44.44, a personal best for the senior and the No. 4 all-time program record.

The 800m was yet again a successful event for Richmond. Caroline Donohoe led the group in 49^th place at 2:09.36, a new personal best and the No. 7 all-time program record in the event. Kyra Keurentjes finished next in 65^th place at 2:10.23, a season best for her. Keurentjes currently hold the No. 4 all-time program record (2:08.23- 2023). Morgan Lyons was the next Spider to cross the finish line, taking 74^th place with a time of 2:10.81. This mark represents Lyon's new personal best and the No. 7 all-time program record. Virginia Beringer rounded out the event for Richmond in 161^st place at 2:16.59, another new personal best.

Darius Dixon Invitational

Alicia Dawson has accepted all challenges thrown her way since joining the program in the Fall of 2023, leaving no disappointment through any competition. The 2x 2024 Atlantic 10 Field Performer of the Week led the Spiders to more success at the Darius Dixon Invitational hosted by Liberty. Taking 2^nd place in the triple jump with a measurement of 12.57m, Dawson now holds the No. 1 all-time program record in the event which was previously set at 12.50m by Ashley Bell in 2003. Last week, Dawson overtook the all-time program record in the long jump at 6.12m at the Scarlet Knight Open. The graduate student now holds the all-time program records in both the long jump and the triple jump, accomplished in back-to-back meets.

Blaiklyn Clayton, Gabrielle Cummings and Nina Lavelle strongly represented the Spiders in the 200m, each claiming personal bests. In a pool of 73 competitors, Clayton finished in 5^th place at 24.94. Cummings followed soon after, claimed 14^th place at 25.26. Lavelle wrapped up the event for Richmond, taking 18^th place at 25.41.

Morgan Elliott and Kamiah Wright had strong performances in the 500m, each earning personal bests in the event. In a group of 40 competitors, Elliott took the 9^th place finish at 1:17.14. Wright crossed the finish line next at 1:17.83, taking the 12^th place finish.

Isabel Blaylock added another Richmond personal best to the day in the 1000m, finishing in 8^th place at 2:57.44. Blaylock was able to edge out 32 other runners.

Mollie Fenn and Manon Stephen took personal bests in the seeded 3K. Fenn finished 2^nd overall at 10:04.45 as Stephen followed in 11^th place at 10:17.55.

Up next, the Spiders take the short road trip to Fairfax, Va. to compete in the George Mason Invitational on Friday, February 16.