Javelin Athletes Shine in Day One of Virginia ChallengeJavelin Athletes Shine in Day One of Virginia Challenge

Javelin Athletes Shine in Day One of Virginia Challenge

Friedman, Carey impress for Nittany Lions

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State track & field turned in a solid showing in the first day of the Virginia Challenge Thursday. Both the men’s and women’s javelin events ended with a Nittany Lion in the top three.

Audrey Friedman improved her own 10th-best mark in program history, posting a 163-9.00 (49.93m) and taking third in the women’s event.

Freshman Nolan Carey earned a second-place finish in the men’s javelin with his 220-3.00 (67.14m), a personal best.

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Penn State continues competition in the Virginia Challenge Friday, with three Nittany Lions kicking off the events at 9:30 a.m. with the women’s hammer throw.

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