Fresno State Athletics
Chappell claims second hammer win this month
3/19/2021 10:37:00 PM | Track & Field
LAS VEGAS – For the second straight competition, Fresno State's Hannah Chappell left with a win in the hammer throw, this time at the UNLV Spring Invitational on Friday. The senior surpassed her previous personal record by nearly 15 feet.
Two weeks ago, Chappell set a personal best of 55.34m/181-7 in the season opener. On Friday, she shattered the mark with her final throw, topping out at 59.82m/196-3 which moved her to fifth in program history. Amelia DiPaola finished sixth in the event, setting a new personal record of 55.53m/182-2 while Tahj'nee Thurston placed seventh, narrowly missing her top mark after landing a toss of 54.89m/180-1.
On the men's side in the hammer, Andrew Remlinger finished seventh after setting a personal best with a mark of 46.15m/151-0, over 20 feet beyond his previous best.
Prior to hammer throw, the multis concluded. Freshman Garrett Ostrinski finished the decathlon in seventh with 5,978 points.
Day 3 of competition begins on Saturday at 9 a.m. PT.
Quotes
Fresno State throws coach Joe Riccio
On his hammer throwers' performances…
"I'm excited about the athletes who competed today," Fresno State throws coach Joe Riccio said. "Every centimeter was earned and there is still plenty more come."
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Two weeks ago, Chappell set a personal best of 55.34m/181-7 in the season opener. On Friday, she shattered the mark with her final throw, topping out at 59.82m/196-3 which moved her to fifth in program history. Amelia DiPaola finished sixth in the event, setting a new personal record of 55.53m/182-2 while Tahj'nee Thurston placed seventh, narrowly missing her top mark after landing a toss of 54.89m/180-1.
On the men's side in the hammer, Andrew Remlinger finished seventh after setting a personal best with a mark of 46.15m/151-0, over 20 feet beyond his previous best.
Prior to hammer throw, the multis concluded. Freshman Garrett Ostrinski finished the decathlon in seventh with 5,978 points.
Day 3 of competition begins on Saturday at 9 a.m. PT.
Quotes
Fresno State throws coach Joe Riccio
On his hammer throwers' performances…
"I'm excited about the athletes who competed today," Fresno State throws coach Joe Riccio said. "Every centimeter was earned and there is still plenty more come."
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FS_TracknField
Instagram: FS_TracknField
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