RADFORD SHAKES OFF RUST ON FIRST DAY OF 49ER CLASSIC

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a month-long hiatus, the Radford track & field team got back into action at the 49er Classic at the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center on Friday.

Sophomore Chancey Gunnell got the day – and the 2019 outdoor season – started on the right foot with a personal record in the 100-meter dash. The North Carolina native won her section and placed 29^th out of 71 runners overall.

Freshman distance runner Kayland Bond kept that momentum going with a time of 4:55.03 in the 1,500 meters to place 37^th out of a huge 114-competitor field.

While it wasn't quite a PR just yet, junior Kierra Henderson posted a very strong distance of 5.19 meters (17'0.5") in the long jump to begin her season. The mark earned a 15^th place finish out of 45.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders stay in Charlotte for one more day to complete the 49er Classic. Events begin on Saturday with the javelin at 10 a.m. and the meet comes to a close at 4:50 pm. with the 4x400-meter relay.

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Players Mentioned

Kierra Henderson: Sprints/Jumps; 5' 3"; Junior

Kayland Bond: Dis.; Freshman

Chancey Gunnell: Sprints/Relays; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Kierra Henderson
: 5' 3"; Junior
: Sprints/Jumps

Kayland Bond
: Freshman
: Dis.

Chancey Gunnell
: Sophomore
: Sprints/Relays