Princeton Women’s Track and Field Shines at Penn Relays
This past weekend, the Princeton women’s track and field team made a splash at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. They set several all-time top-10 marks for the program, showcasing their talent on a prestigious stage.
First-year athlete Laila Payne stole the spotlight with her impressive 100m hurdles performance. She clocked in at 13.55 seconds, landing her ninth in the prelims and marking the second-best time in Princeton history. Just shy of the 1997 record of 13.08 seconds held by Nicole Harrison, Payne’s effort caught everyone’s attention.
Pia Beaulieu also stood out, competing in the 3000m steeplechase for only the third time. She finished with a remarkable time of 10:02.39, placing third on the program’s all-time leaderboard—a significant achievement for any athlete.
In the 1500m event, a group of four Tigers left their mark. Hannah Riggins finished seventh, just narrowly missing her outdoor personal best with a time of 4:15.05. Olivia Martin wasn’t far behind, setting a new personal record at 4:19.13, which ranks seventh in program history. Meg Madison also broke onto the leaderboard with her 4:19.33, securing the eighth-best time. Anna McNatt rounded out the strong performances with a personal best of 4:20.35.
Emily Cooper took on the 10k for the first time, finishing 13th with a solid time of 35:29.01.
As the Tigers look ahead, they will host the Larry Ellis Invitational at Weaver Stadium next weekend. This event promises more opportunities for athletes to showcase their skills and potentially set more records for the storied program.
With a mix of talent and perseverance, the Princeton track team continues to build a legacy worth watching. For more updates on collegiate athletics, you can visit the NCAA’s official site here: NCAA.
