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Thursday, May 25
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Fosam, Schriever Punch Tickets to NCAA Track and Field Championships
5/26/2017 12:00:00 AM | Track & Field
May 25, 2017
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Pitt track and field student-athletes Andin Fosam and Gillian Schriever advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in their respective events, qualifying on the first day of the East Preliminary Rounds held at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field Facility Thursday.
The Championships will be held June 7-10 at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Fosam, a junior, secured the 12th and final spot to advance in the women's hammer throw with a toss of 58.84m. It was her second consecutive appearance at the East Prelims, and her first time advancing to the Championships. She is believed to be the first female thrower from Pitt to advance to the National Championships since Amanda Walker in 2005.
Schriever, a sophomore distance runner, placed 10th in the women's 10,000m to advance for the first time in her career. She clocked in at 33:55.42, securing a personal record. The Tuckerton, N.J., will also attempt to qualify in the women's 5000m Saturday at 8:05 p.m.
Rounding out Pitt's success on the day was senior Desmond Palmer in the men's 400m hurdles. The two-time ACC Champion won his heat at 51.88, placing 10th overall to advance to Friday's quarterfinals at 7:15 p.m. Palmer will also compete in the men's 110m hurdles Friday at 5 p.m.
UP NEXT
The Panthers will continue action at the East Preliminary Rounds Friday, starting with Palmer in the men's 110m at 5 p.m.
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