Saturday, January 18
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Wake Forest University
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Mondo College Invitational
Victories Propel Demon Deacons at Mondo College Invitational
1/18/2025 7:19:00 PM | Track and Field
Isabella Gera and Jacob Goldberg led the Deacs with a pair of first-place finishes on Saturday.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest track and field concluded the Mondo College Invitational on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C., with four podium finishes, including Isabella Gera's win in the women's shot put and Jacob Goldberg's first-place finish in the men's weight throw.
Gera posted a mark of 14.51 meters, while Goldberg recorded a throw of 18.11m.
In the first four competitions of the 2024-25 season, Gera has earned three first-place finishes, two in the shot put and one in the weight throw. Goldberg has claimed two first-place finishes, and a personal best of 18.43m in the weight throw.
Maria Leskovec threw 16.51m in the weight throw, placing third, while Samantha Heyison competed in the shot put, finishing with a personal best of 11.49m.
Seren Rodgers finished third in the women's 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.04, followed by Aria Wegh, who clocked in at 9.28.
Notable Finishes
Women's Shot Put
"Overall, we had some commendable performances across multiple disciplines. Undoubtedly, I anticipate that the quality of performances will significantly improve in the coming weeks. Altogether, we are eager to get back to work in preparation for our next competition ahead." - Assistant coach Ryan Grinnell
"It was nice to get back into competition mode after the break and assess where we are at and what we need to work on going forward. I was happy to get some event wins today, see progress from Friday's meeting, and I was super excited for Samantha to get a PB this early in the season." - Associate head coach Collin Post
Up Next
The Deacs' head back to Boston, Mass. to compete in the BU Terrier Classic that is being held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. Meanwhile, other squad members will travel to Columbia, S.C. to compete in the Gamecock Challenge on Feb. 1.
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Gera posted a mark of 14.51 meters, while Goldberg recorded a throw of 18.11m.
In the first four competitions of the 2024-25 season, Gera has earned three first-place finishes, two in the shot put and one in the weight throw. Goldberg has claimed two first-place finishes, and a personal best of 18.43m in the weight throw.
Maria Leskovec threw 16.51m in the weight throw, placing third, while Samantha Heyison competed in the shot put, finishing with a personal best of 11.49m.
Seren Rodgers finished third in the women's 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.04, followed by Aria Wegh, who clocked in at 9.28.
Notable Finishes
Women's Shot Put
- 1st Place - Isabella Gera (14.51m)
- 3rd Place - Maria Leskovec (16.51m)
- 1st Place - Jacob Goldberg (18.11m)
- 3rd place - Seren Rodgers (9.04)
- 6th place - Aria Wegh (9.28)
"Overall, we had some commendable performances across multiple disciplines. Undoubtedly, I anticipate that the quality of performances will significantly improve in the coming weeks. Altogether, we are eager to get back to work in preparation for our next competition ahead." - Assistant coach Ryan Grinnell
"It was nice to get back into competition mode after the break and assess where we are at and what we need to work on going forward. I was happy to get some event wins today, see progress from Friday's meeting, and I was super excited for Samantha to get a PB this early in the season." - Associate head coach Collin Post
Up Next
The Deacs' head back to Boston, Mass. to compete in the BU Terrier Classic that is being held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. Meanwhile, other squad members will travel to Columbia, S.C. to compete in the Gamecock Challenge on Feb. 1.
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Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | #GoDeacs
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