NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Illinois men’s and women’s track and field teams completed the first day of the Commodore Challenge on Friday, Jan. 12.
Graduate student Amber Simpson broke her own weight throw school record, 21.91m (71-10 3/4), which helped her place fourth. Freshman Sophia Beckmon won her long jump debut (6.49m (21-3 1/2)) and destroyed Yvonne Mensah’s school record of 6.29m (20-8). The record was set in 2007 and stood for 17 years.
Two other Illini in the long jump competition shattered the previous school record as well if it was not for Beckmon taking the crown. Freshman Elizabeth Ndudi placed second (6.40m (21-0)) and junior Tacoria Humphrey placed third (6.32m (20-9)), both in competition and the program record book. This trio currently owns the top three marks in the nation for 2024.
Junior Bara Sajdokova won the high jump with…
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