Washington University Places First at Greenville Select

Washington University Places First at Greenville Select

From Washington University Athletics

The Washington University in St. Louis track & field program posted a first-place finish at the Greenville Select Saturday evening, as the No. 4-ranked women totaled 147.5 points.

Senior Annalise Wagner placed first in the 800m (2:09.87) and also teamed up with freshman Sophie Grigaux, sophomore Nicky Althoff and sophomore Sara Mesiano to place first in the 4x400m relay (3:53.63). Wagner's season-best 800m time ranks third in Division III and the 4x400m relay time ranks fourth.

Junior Heidi Nassos placed first in the pole vault with a height of 3.80m and seventh overall in the long jump with a distance of 5.07m. Nassos' clearance in the pole vault is the fourth best mark in the country.

Also posting first place finishes for the women were junior Molly Shepherd in the steeplechase (11:27.37) and sophomore Rachel Kershner in javelin (35.89m).