Charleston Southern had a strong debut at the Raleigh Relays, showcasing impressive performances in both shot put and distance events. The day featured personal and season bests from several athletes, beginning with Josaphine Ankney鈥檚 standout performance in the women's shot put. On the men's side, Odin Ferency excelled with a career-best throw, securing a top ten finish. The team also saw remarkable results in the men's 1500m and 5K events, where multiple athletes achieved personal records.

By the Numbers
  • Odin Ferency's personal best in men's shot put at 17.02m ranks him second in school history.
  • Rogan Arriaga's time of 3:52.70 in the men's 1500m is a personal best.
  • Martin Iriondo's 5K time of 14:08.29 places him third in the program record books.
  • Hayden Goode's 10K time of 30:39.97 ranks him 8th in school history.
Yes, But

While the individual performances were strong, the overall team standings at the meet and potential competition outcomes remain to be seen as the events progress.

State of Play
  • The Raleigh Relays continue with field events and track events scheduled for Friday, March 27.
  • The team is looking to build on its successes in additional events, including women's discus and 100m hurdles.
What's Next

As the Raleigh Relays advance, Charleston Southern aims for more breakthroughs and records, particularly in the remaining events where athletes will seek to improve their standings and personal bests.

Bottom Line

Charleston Southern's opening day at the Raleigh Relays highlighted their strengths across various events, setting the stage for competitive performances in the days ahead. Building on these achievements will be crucial for maximizing their impact in the meet.