Trio Of Purple Knights Compete In Prestigious Penn Relays
Teams Back In Action At The 2023 CACC Championship Meet On May 6 & 7
Philadelphia, Pa.-A trio of Purple Knights competed in this weekend's prestigious Penn Relays at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Larissa Weber (Fr. Purgstall, Austria), Emilia Russell (Fr., Kingston, U.K.) in the women's javelin and Brandon Adams (Grad., Highland Mills, N.Y.) in the men's high jump took part in the meet that showcases some of the top talents from all over the world from all levels of track and field.
Adams tied for 23rd in the high jump posting his bet outdoor mark of the season clearing 1.87m (6-1 ½).
In the women's javelin, Russell finished 23rd, and Weber took 25th place.
Up next, the UB outdoor track and field teams will take part in the 2023 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championship Meet this Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7 hosted by Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey.