From Washington University Athletics
The Washington University in St. Louis women's track & field program captured the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Track & Field Championship in Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon.
The No. 12-ranked WashU women finished with 235.5 points in route to winnings its third consecutive and 16th overall UAA Outdoor Track & Field Title.
Senior Annalise Wagner set the UAA Championship record in the 800m run with a winning time of 2:09.93. Wagner had the previous record of 2:10.33 which she set in 2016. Freshman Sophie Grigaux placed third for all-UAA honors (2:14.29) with sophomore Sara Mesiano earning fourth (2:16.18).
Sophomore Paige Lawler broke a record that stood for five-years by winning the 5000m run in 16:53.07. Her time was more than six seconds ahead of the mark set in 2013. Senior Aly Wayne placed second with a time that was ahead of both Carnegie Mellon and the stadium's record while placing second (17:04.19).
Freshman Caira Watson Haynes earned the first UAA title of her career during the 100m hurdles. She completed the race in 14.94, well ahead of the runner-ups 15.12 pace.
Junior Heidi Nassos earned all-UAA honors in all three events she competed in. One day after earning an event title in pole vault and a third place finish in the long jump, she captured first in the triple jump. Nassos jumped a career-best 11.64m, while freshman teammate Eka Jose took third with a mark of 11.14m.
Freshman Randal Walker won her second event of the meet by placing first in the discus throw. Her throw of 41.13m was more than two meters further than the second place finisher. Freshman Katie Hasley placed third (35.83m).
Also earning all-UAA honors on Sunday were sophomore Nicky Althoff (400m: third, 58.63; 4x400m Relay: second, 3:53.05), senior Alison Lindsay (1500m: third, 4:50.24), freshman Josephine Simon (400m Hurdles: second, 1:05.22), Grigaux (4x400m Relay: second, 3:53.05), Mesiano (4x400m Relay: second, 3:53.05) and Wagner (4x400m Relay: second, 3:53.05).