The Lindenwood track and field team had a strong day at the Cougar Classic this weekend in Edwardsville, Ill. The Lions had multiple personal and season bests on the way to a third-place finish, scoring 98 points.

TOP PERFORMERS
Javelin Throw – Lilly Peters set a new school record with a mark of 47.58, which was good for a first-place finish. It was also a personal and season best. Kendall Klewer took second in the event at 45.46, which was also a PR.

Shot Put – Aliyah Robertson finished second at 12.47m

Triple Jump – Mary Elliott finished third with a mark of 11.51m, while Mireya Simpson took sixth at 10.76

400m Hurdles – Taylor Oliver finished third, crossing the line with a time of 1:10.42

100m Dash – Three Lions finished in the top 10, led by Chanel Honeywell with a time of 11.85. Christelle Barafundi took eighth and Neo Bourn was ninth

100m Hurdles – Mireya Simpson took sixth with a time of 14.74. Kinsey Dueker set a PR with a time of 14.35

200m – A trio of Lions finished inside the top seven. Chanel Honeywell took third with a time of 24.27. Christelle Barafundi set a new PR at 24.98, finishing sixth.

Neo Bourn set a season best and took seventh with a time of 25.37

400m – Nyah Hope set a season best at 58.29, finishing seventh

Hammer Throw – Lilly Peters set a PR with a mark of 38.01, finishing ninth

1500m – Anna Drochelman set a PR with a time of 4:57.07, finishing 11^th

800m - Gabriella Evangelista De La Rosa set a six second PR in the event with a time of 2:26.96

Overall, the Lions set 31 season or personal bests at the Cougar Classic this weekend, including one school record.

UP NEXT
The Lions will head to the Little Rock Invitational in Little Rock, Ark. April 17-18.