Georgia Tech junior Lottie Chappell set a new top-three program record in the women's 1500m at the Raleigh Relays, finishing with a time of 4:19.03. This performance not only marked a two-second improvement over her previous best but also positioned her third in program history, surpassing the mark that held just a week prior. Additional standout performances included Charlie Crowder winning the triple jump with a personal best of 15.20m and Cooper Timberman capturing second in the men's 1500m at 3:54.18.

By the Numbers
  • Lottie Chappell's 1500m time: 4:19.03
  • Charlie Crowder's winning triple jump distance: 15.20m
  • Cooper Timberman's 1500m finishing time: 3:54.18
Yes, But

Despite the impressive performances, weather disruptions affected some events, particularly the 5000m race for Claire Shelton, who had to wait for a reschedule, potentially impacting her performance in the upcoming meets.

State of Play
  • Chappell's mark is the third time in two seasons a Tech runner has broken the 4:20 barrier.
  • Tech athletes showcased strong skills in various events, with multiple personal bests recorded over the weekend.
What's Next

The Yellow Jackets will next compete at the Pepsi Florida Relays from April 3-4 in Gainesville, Florida, where they hope to build on the momentum from their recent successes.

Bottom Line

The performances at the Raleigh and FSU Relays underscore the Georgia Tech track team's growing strength and depth, with standout athletes setting personal records and program milestones, suggesting a promising season ahead.