Georgia Southern University
Jimmy Carnes
Eagles Post Multiple PRs in Gainesville
1/16/2026 5:52:00 PM | Track & Field/XC
GAINESVILLE, FLA. – The Georgia Southern women's track & field team continued its indoor season Friday at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational, hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission on Jan. 16.
The Eagles' distance group highlighted the day with a series of personal-best performances in the 3,000 meters.
Katie Casto recorded a time of 10:40.45, while Hannah Douglas crossed the line in 10:46.69, with both marks surpassing their previous bests set at last week's Clemson Invitational. Julia Wilson also posted a career-best effort, finishing the 3K in 11:03.99.
Distance veteran Tristen Crosby continued her strong start to the indoor season, running a career-best 5:18.65 in the mile.
On the track, transfer Myzhane Solomon turned in a standout performance in the 60-meter hurdles, clocking a career-best time of 9.53 seconds.
In the field events, freshman Trin Lavant improved on her early-career mark in the triple jump, posting a best leap of 11.88m to surpass her previous mark of 11.77m.
The meet also marked the Georgia Southern debut for Jessie Schroeder and Madison Linscomb.
Schroeder competed in the 3,000 meters, finishing with a time of 10:25.00, while Linscomb showcased her versatility by recording a 5.54m long jump, a 9.32 in the 60m hurdles and a 2:28.61 in the 800m.
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