ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The women's track and field team faced some tough competition at the WashU Invite but still placed really well! The Panthers placed seventh overall with four top-three finishes! 

How it Happened:

Talahiva Talanoa placed second in all of her events, throwing a 53.85m in hammer. In discus, she threw a 43.55m and a 13.31m in shotput. 

GU's 4x100 team took a third-place spot, posting a 48.12. Jocelyn Fritz, TyKaiza Jones, Jazmyn Harmon, and Taylor Tucker were all contributors. 

Kenzie Kurdys also had a good showing, placing fourth in pole vault with a 3.50m. 

Ella Ray and Anna Beth Vancil stood in fifth place in their events. Ray posted a 45.87m in hammer, while Vancil had a 1.56m high jump. 

In the 100m dash, Fritz ran a 12.28s to take sixth, while the 4x400 team also placed sixth.

Up Next:

The Panthers run at Illinois College next Friday.