Track & Field Has Strong Team Performance at Penn Challenge

Saturday, March 21

Philadelphia, Pa.

University of Delaware

Penn Challenge

Photo by: Mikey Reeves

Track & Field Has Strong Team Performance at Penn Challenge

3/21/2026 5:44:00 PM | Track & Field

PHILADELPHIA - The University of Delaware track & field team competed earned five first place finishes, as well as four top 10 marks in program history at the Penn Challenge on Saturday.

RESULTS

Sophia Axelrod finished second in the hammer throw with a mark of 55.01 meters. Her throw is a new personal best and ranks fourth all-time in program history. Axelrod also won the discus throw at 38.85 meters.
Rachel Schmitt was second in the javelin throw at 43.05 meters. The throw is a new personal best and ranks sixth all-time in program history.
Kadence Dumas finished third in the 1500 meter run with a time of 4:30.50. The time has a new personal best and ranks seventh in program history.
Lauren Leath finished fourth in the 200-meters with a personal best time of 24.71 seconds. Her time ranks 10th in program history.
UD earned four additional first place finishes on the day: Isabelle Kapoor 100-meter hurdles (15.04 seconds), Madison Gee in the triple jump (11.32 meters), Mackenzie Owens in the 400-hurdles (1:05.34) and the women's 4-by-400 meter relay team.
Delana Einreinhofer finished third in the 3,000-meters at 10:14.99
Sara Manson finished sixth in the high jump at 1.61 meters, which is a new personal best.
Jordan Blanck was sixth in the 800-meters at 2:17.86.
Chali Baumann was ninth in the long jump at 5.32 meters.
Marleigh Lucas was 10th in the 100-meters with a new personal best time of 12.44 seconds.