Richmond’s Women Shine at Atlantic 10 Championships
Virginia Beach hosted Day 1 of the Atlantic 10 Championships, and Richmond’s women’s track and field team made a remarkable start. The highlight? The Distance Medley Relay (DMR) team set a new meet record, finishing in an impressive 11:29.82—nearly 20 seconds ahead of their closest competitor. Team members were Brooke Reif, Gabrielle Cummings, Caroline Donohoe, and Hallie Muniz.
Molly Wise also impressed, earning a silver medal in the long jump with a leap of 5.88 meters. In the 60 meters, Gabrielle Cummings qualified for the finals, clocking in at 7.68 seconds, while Wise and Sydney Phillips achieved personal bests.
In the 500 meters, Morgan Elliott secured a spot in the finals with a time of 1:16.88, and Kayla Buback also set a personal record at 1:17.51. Donohoe shined in the 800 meters, finishing with the top time of 2:12.48.
Reif came through with a personal best in the 1,000 meters, clocking 2:51.88. In the 5,000 meters, Mollie Fenn finished fifth with a time of 16:58.29. Charlotte Hudson, Addie Cohen, and Estella Bruneau also set personal records in this event.
The Spiders are gearing up for the final day of competition, set to take place Saturday at 10:30 a.m., where they’ll compete in the triple jump.
As sports experts have noted, early successes in championships set a positive tone for the team. According to recent data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), teams that perform well in early rounds often continue to excel as the competition progresses. This momentum could be crucial for Richmond’s squad in the upcoming events.
Stay tuned as the Spiders aim for more victories!
