The VCU women's track and field team excelled at multiple meets over the weekend, with standout performances from several athletes. Notable achievements include three personal records and top historical marks in program history, especially in field events. Freshmen Aubree Harris and Andrea Watkins posted impressive times in the 100m hurdles, while strong finishes in the 400m dash highlighted team depth. In field events, Sydney Carr secured a PR in the triple jump, and Blanca Pereira led the hammer throw with a record-setting distance.

By the Numbers
  • Blanca Pereira reached 61.94m in the hammer throw, marking the second-best throw in program history.
  • Sydney Carr achieved a personal best of 12.73m in the triple jump, ranking as the second-best in program history.
What's Next

The team will continue their competitive streak with a split meet weekend, heading to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Invitational and Charlottesville for the Virginia Challenge.

Bottom Line

This weekend's performances underscore VCU's rising track and field program, highlighting the athletes' ability to consistently break personal records and contribute to the team's historical achievements.