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JDL Early Bird Invitational
Demon Deacons Dominate at JDL Early Bird Invitational
12/8/2024 8:01:00 PM | Track and Field
Wake Forest Track and Field concludes opening weekend with standout victories and record-breaking performances.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest Track and Field delivered an outstanding performance at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, N.C., claiming three first-place finishes, highlighted by a record-breaking performance in the women's 1000m that shattered both facility and meet records.
Robbie Grace continued her stellar form, delivering two jumps over 20 feet and coming within four inches of her Wake Forest school record. Grace's leap of 6.11m earned her a second consecutive first-place finish in the long jump this weekend.
Jacob Goldberg capped off the day in style, claiming his first victory for the Deacs in the weight throw with an outstanding mark of 18.34m.
Junior Isabella Gera secured victory in the weight throw with a mark of 17.54m, while freshman Aria Wegh shined in the 60m hurdles finals, placing fifth place with a personal best of 8.94.
Graduate students Charlotte Augenstein and Rylan Engels delivered an electrifying performance in the 1000m event, shattering personal bests while setting new facility and meet records.
The duo garnered the top two spots, with Augenstein taking first in 2:46.98 and Engels close behind in 2:47.74.
Laura Giudice rounded out a strong showing in the 1000m taking third with a time of 2:57.37, contributing to the meet's record-breaking performances.
Notable Finishes
Women's 60mH
"I'm really happy with Rylan and Charlottes runs today. That whole group took a slight break after fall training so for them to open up with PRs shows their fitness is in a great spot heading into winter training" - Assistant coach Brandon Hazouri
"Robbie Grace set the tone for our team today. She had two jumps over 20 feet and was within about four inches of her own school record. This is a great sign for things to come! Altogether, our team is motivated and excited for the 2025 track season ahead." - Assistant coach Ryan Grinnell
"These early meets are great for assessing where we are and what we need to work on, and after two days of competition, I think we are in a good place. It was fun to see Jacob Goldberg be very consistent and get his first win as a Deac in the weight throw." - Assistant coach Collin Post
Up Next
In January, the Deacs are set to compete on multiple fronts, with one group traveling to Blacksburg, Va., for the Virginia Tech Invitational, scheduled for Jan. 17-18. Meanwhile, other squad members will stay closer to home, competing in the Mondo College Invitational in Winston-Salem on Jan. 18.
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Robbie Grace continued her stellar form, delivering two jumps over 20 feet and coming within four inches of her Wake Forest school record. Grace's leap of 6.11m earned her a second consecutive first-place finish in the long jump this weekend.
Jacob Goldberg capped off the day in style, claiming his first victory for the Deacs in the weight throw with an outstanding mark of 18.34m.
Junior Isabella Gera secured victory in the weight throw with a mark of 17.54m, while freshman Aria Wegh shined in the 60m hurdles finals, placing fifth place with a personal best of 8.94.
Graduate students Charlotte Augenstein and Rylan Engels delivered an electrifying performance in the 1000m event, shattering personal bests while setting new facility and meet records.
The duo garnered the top two spots, with Augenstein taking first in 2:46.98 and Engels close behind in 2:47.74.
Laura Giudice rounded out a strong showing in the 1000m taking third with a time of 2:57.37, contributing to the meet's record-breaking performances.
Notable Finishes
Women's 60mH
- 5th Place - Aria Wegh (8.94m)
- 1st Place - Charlotte Augenstein (2:46.98)
- 2nd Place - Rylan Engels (2:47.74)
- 3rd Place - Laura Giudice (2:57.37)
- 1st Place - Robbie Grace (6.11m)
- 1st Place - Jacob Goldberg (18.34m)
- 1st Place - Isabella Gera (17.54m)
"I'm really happy with Rylan and Charlottes runs today. That whole group took a slight break after fall training so for them to open up with PRs shows their fitness is in a great spot heading into winter training" - Assistant coach Brandon Hazouri
"Robbie Grace set the tone for our team today. She had two jumps over 20 feet and was within about four inches of her own school record. This is a great sign for things to come! Altogether, our team is motivated and excited for the 2025 track season ahead." - Assistant coach Ryan Grinnell
"These early meets are great for assessing where we are and what we need to work on, and after two days of competition, I think we are in a good place. It was fun to see Jacob Goldberg be very consistent and get his first win as a Deac in the weight throw." - Assistant coach Collin Post
Up Next
In January, the Deacs are set to compete on multiple fronts, with one group traveling to Blacksburg, Va., for the Virginia Tech Invitational, scheduled for Jan. 17-18. Meanwhile, other squad members will stay closer to home, competing in the Mondo College Invitational in Winston-Salem on Jan. 18.
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