McDonald’s throw was a season’s best for her at 127-2, and it helped her to finished ninth in the championship, and the throw came first among New Jersey competitors.
This fall, she will attend Villanova University, and she intends to continue competing in her sport. Talking about her experience at the Relays, the high school senior said:
“I was really nervous coming into it, but I’m really happy with my performance at the end of the day.
“I’m happy that I got to experience the Penn Relays before going to college, and I’m happy that I did well.”
The Penn Relays were first held more than a century ago, along with the University of Pennsylvania’s Spring Track and Field Games. It is now the longest uninterrupted track meet at the collegiate level, and more athletes have competed at the Penn Relays than at any other specific meet in the world – something promoters of the event no doubt hasten to highlight through services like brochure and catalog printing.
South Brunswick resident Kristin Krier competed in the event’s second flight. She finished 12th in the competition, and her top throw was 124-10. Somerville resident Bridget Douglas also took part, achieving a 109-6 throw and finishing 15th.