Fresno State Athletics
Bulldog hammer throwers kick-off West Coast Relays
4/29/2021 8:52:00 PM | Track & Field
FRESNO, Calif. – For the second straight week, Fresno State's hammer throwers delivered to open a home meet, this time at the West Coast Relays. In the only event of the day, Bulldog throwers finished 1-2-4. Redshirting and competing unattached, Nadia Maffo won the event for the second consecutive week while Hannah Chappell narrowly finished behind the transfer.
Maffo's top mark of 60.99m/200-1 bested Chappell by just one inch. For Chappell, it was the first time the Oakdale, Calif. native has broken the 60-meter mark in her collegiate career (60.97m/200-0). It moved the senior up one spot to No. 4 in program history. Both Bulldogs landed their top throws of the meet on their fifth attempt.
Amelia DiPoala continued her quick progression to her career recording a new personal best for the second straight week. The sophomore landed a mark of 59.20m/194-3 to move up to No. 6 on the all-time list at Fresno State.
The West Coast Relays will continue tomorrow at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, Calif. The first event of the day, the men's 10k, will begin at 7:30 a.m. PT. Field events start at 10 a.m. with the javelin. Sprints start at 2 p.m. with the 4x100m relay and distance races begin at 7:30 p.m. with the 1500 meters. With arguably the best collection of distance runners at one meet this season, invitational races begin under the lights at 8:30 p.m.
Fresno State will honor its senior class at 1:30 p.m.
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Maffo's top mark of 60.99m/200-1 bested Chappell by just one inch. For Chappell, it was the first time the Oakdale, Calif. native has broken the 60-meter mark in her collegiate career (60.97m/200-0). It moved the senior up one spot to No. 4 in program history. Both Bulldogs landed their top throws of the meet on their fifth attempt.
Amelia DiPoala continued her quick progression to her career recording a new personal best for the second straight week. The sophomore landed a mark of 59.20m/194-3 to move up to No. 6 on the all-time list at Fresno State.
The West Coast Relays will continue tomorrow at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, Calif. The first event of the day, the men's 10k, will begin at 7:30 a.m. PT. Field events start at 10 a.m. with the javelin. Sprints start at 2 p.m. with the 4x100m relay and distance races begin at 7:30 p.m. with the 1500 meters. With arguably the best collection of distance runners at one meet this season, invitational races begin under the lights at 8:30 p.m.
Fresno State will honor its senior class at 1:30 p.m.
"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:
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