WINSTON-SALEM – Jenna Gilman broke the school record in the 800-meter to highlight the Elon women's track & field team's first day at the Wake Forest Invitational at Kentner Stadium on Thursday.
 
Gilman, a junior, broke the 800-meter mark with a time of 2:07.21 to become the school record holder. Additionally, Grace Lavelle set a new personal best in the 800m, with a time of 2:13.03, while Gabi Walker was second among the Phoenix with a time of 2:12.65.
 
Adriana Clarke broke the 60-meter mark with a throw of 60.27m (197'9") to move into the No. 2 spot on Elon's all-time list and become just the third Phoenix to ever surpass 60 meters. Phoenix teammate Isabella Johnson finished in third with a mark of 58.25m (191'1").
 
The night ended with Jasmine Young winning her 5000m heat with a time of 16:51.77.
 
WAKE FOREST INVITATIONAL – DAY 1 RESULTS
Hammer Throw
1. Adriana Clarke (60.27m/197'9" – PB // No. 2 in program history)
3. Isabella Johnson (58.25m/191'1")
14. Grace Wager (47.54m/155'11")
 
800m
Jenna Gilman (2:07.21 - PB // No. 1 in program history)
Gabi Walker (2:12.65)
Grace Lavelle (2:13.03 - PB)
 
3000m Steeplechase
11. Alicen Ashley (10:51.52)
 
5000m
1. Jasmine Young (16:51.77)
 
UP NEXT
The Phoenix ramps up its week with split action at the Wake Forest Invitational and the Aggie Invitational on Friday. The day gets started with the javelin throw at 10 a.m. ET in Winston-Salem.
 
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