CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's and women's outdoor track and field teams shined as they made their D1 debut at the Charlotte 49er Classic. The Royals had multiple top-10 finishes and a first men's track and field event winner.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Mark Schittenhelm became the first Royal to win a men's track and field event in Queens Division 1 history as he won the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.13.
- Melanie Welsing placed first in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.49
- Halle Perry won the women's heptathlon with a score of 4126.
- Mia Milasinovic placed fourth in heptathlon with a score of 3958.
- In the women's 10000m, Weronika Ptaszynska, Cara McDonald and Kira Ribbink each placed second, third, and fourth in the race.
- Chloe Widmann placed third in the 5000m open with a time of 18:51:53.
- Christina Palmer placed fourth in the discus throw with a distance of 39.62m.
UP NEXT
The final day of the Charlotte 49er Classic will take place on Saturday, March 18 at the Irwin Bell Track and Field Center.
FOLLOW THE ACTION LIVE
Live results will be available for the meet
here.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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