The University of Pennsylvania track and field team set multiple school records during the Spec Towns Invitational in Athens, Georgia. Freshman Jessica Oji established a new school record in the women's shot put with a mark of 18.10m, currently the best in the NCAA. The men's 4x400m relay squad also broke a record with a time of 3:03.74. In addition, Angeludi Asaah claimed victory in the women's discus with a season-best throw that ranks 10th nationally. Other standout performances included personal bests from Jordyn Reed and Keira Beaumont in the 100m dash.

By the Numbers
  • Jessica Oji's shot put of 18.10m is the new school record and ranks first in the NCAA.
  • The men's 4x400m relay time of 3:03.74 set a new school record.
  • Angeludi Asaah鈥檚 discus throw of 56.66m ranks 10th in the NCAA.
  • Jordyn Reed's 100m time of 11.70 ranks 5th in program history.
State of Play
  • Penn's track and field team has shown strong potential with multiple record-breaking performances.
  • The women's shot put and 4x400m relay teams have established themselves as top competitors nationally.
What's Next

Penn track and field is set to compete next at the Tom Jones Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, and the Paul Donahue Invitational at Widener on April 17-18.

Bottom Line

The performances at the Spec Towns Invitational highlight the strength and depth of the Penn track and field program, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level and setting the stage for exciting upcoming competitions.