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Akimba Agbohessou / Georgia Southern Athletics

Track & Field/XC

Moore Breaks Long Jump Record, Eagles Once Again Have Strong Effort at Florida Relays

Moore breaks record previously set in 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla.– Highlighted by Imani Moore's record-shattering performance in the long jump, the Georgia Southern track and field team shined at the Florida Relays.

"We had a very successful weekend overall with our program. Coach Isaac has our jumpers on a roll right now and I think we are continuing to build off that momentum," head coach David Neville said. "On the track, our sprinters and mid-distance ladies competed well. We will start sharpening up into the second half of our season!"

Moore kicked off the weekend with a jump of 6.36m / 20'10.5", breaking the school record of 6.28m set by Nicole Brown in 2006. That mark placed her in second place in the event's first round.

Leonaya Knox's mark of 13.64 in the 100m hurdles put her in second place in the record books. Emily Wheldon followed suit in the 5K, placing fourth all-time at 18:28.08. In addition, NaJ Watson's run of 11.33 in the 100m is believed to be the fastest all-conditions run in school history, which featured a wind reading of +2.7.

The Eagles had a few more highlights dotting the results during the two days. Kennedy Hood won the long jump with a mark of 6.07m / 19'11" - seventh in school history - and Jailah Lee set a new personal best in the triple jump with a performance of 12.48m / 40'11.5".

GS will be back in action next weekend for the final home meet of the year, hosting the Georgia Showdown.
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Players Mentioned

Kennedy  Hood

Kennedy Hood

Sprints/Jumps
Junior
Jailah Lee

Jailah Lee

Jumps
Sophomore
Imani Moore

Imani Moore

Sprints/Jumps
Senior
NaJ Watson

NaJ Watson

Sprints
Junior
Emily Wheldon

Emily Wheldon

XC/Distance
Freshman
Leonaya  Knox

Leonaya Knox

Jumps/Hurdles
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kennedy  Hood

Kennedy Hood

Junior
Sprints/Jumps
Jailah Lee

Jailah Lee

Sophomore
Jumps
Imani Moore

Imani Moore

Senior
Sprints/Jumps
NaJ Watson

NaJ Watson

Junior
Sprints
Emily Wheldon

Emily Wheldon

Freshman
XC/Distance
Leonaya  Knox

Leonaya Knox

Freshman
Jumps/Hurdles