From Washington University Athletics
The Washington University in St. Louis track & field program's 2017-18 indoor season initiated Saturday evening at the Titan First Chance Race on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan.
The WashU women dominated the 600m run as the Bears captured first through third place led by senior Annalise Wagner (1:37.11). Freshman Sophie Grigaux (1:39.27) and sophomore Sara Mesiano (1:40.98) followed the four-time Indoor Track & Field All-American.
Also placing first for the women was freshman Julia Dannenbaum as the newcomer cleared 3.55m in her opening collegiate competition.
Top-Three Finishes
WOMEN
4x400m relay, Nicky Althoff, Anna Cossio, Sophie Grigaux, Annalise Wagner, 2nd, 4:01.85
4x400m relay, Sara Mesiano, Elle Hansen, Rachel Novick, Briana Belfiore, 3rd, 4:12.53
Nicky Althoff, 300m, 3rd, 43.74
Elise Chao, Long jump, 2nd, 5.19m
Elise Chao, Triple jump, 2nd, 11.19m
Julia Dannenbaum, Pole vault, 1st, 3.55m
Sophie Grigaux, 600m, 2nd, 1:39.27
Sara Mesiano, 600m, 3rd, 1:40.98
Heidi Nassos, Pole vault, 3rd, 3.25m
Jay Pittman, 60m hurdles, 3rd, 9.41
Annalise Wagner, 600m, 1st, 1:37.11
Caira Watson Haynes, 60m hurdles, 2nd, 9.10