The University of Louisville track & field teams kicked off their campaign at the ACC Outdoor Championships with a promising start on the first day of competition.
Men’s and Women’s Standings
Following the completion of three events, the men’s squad currently holds the eighth position, while the women’s team sits in 12th place in the overall team standings.
Freshman Phenoms Shine
Freshman Gianna Rotelli showcased her talent in her debut conference championship meet, securing seventh place in the women’s javelin throw with a commendable mark of 41.83m (137-3). Rotelli’s achievement marks her as only the third Cardinal in program history to score in this event at the ACC meet.
Solid Performances
In the men’s hammer throw, Erik Fertig delivered a season-best performance with a mark of 61.50m (201-9), securing a spot in the top eight and contributing crucial points to the team. This marks Fertig’s third scoring appearance for the Cardinals at the ACC Outdoor Championships during his collegiate career.
Multi-Event Excellence
Lucy Fellows and Dominic Lowe displayed their versatility in the multi-events. Fellows currently holds the fourth position in the women’s heptathlon after four events, accumulating 3,185 points, including personal bests in the 200m and shot put. Lowe sits in eighth place in the men’s decathlon, amassing 3,525 points over five events, setting new personal bests in the 100m and long jump.
Track Triumphs
Rylee Penn secured an automatic qualification for Saturday’s finals in the women’s 1500m, marking a historic moment for the program as the first 1500m finalist at the ACC Championships, male or female.
Looking Ahead
The action will resume tomorrow morning, starting with the men’s javelin throw at 10:00 a.m. Track events for the Cardinals will commence at 6:55 p.m. with the women’s 400m preliminaries. Stay tuned as the Louisville Cardinals aim to build on their strong start and make their mark in the remaining events of the ACC Outdoor Championships.
ACC Outdoor Championships – Day One
May 9, 2024
Atlanta, Ga. | George C. Griffin Track
* = Personal Record
(q) = Qualified for Finals
DNF = Did Not Finish
Women’s 1500m – Preliminaries
Rylee Penn – 4:22.45 (q)
Alessandra Rodriguez – 4:26.64
Sydney Partyka – 4:28.70
Women’s 10000m
Heidi Meade – 35:56.92 *
Lexie Paszkiewicz – DNF
Women’s Hammer Throw
Zoe Yeast – 54.18m (177-9)
Demaria King – 47.88m (157-1)
Men’s Hammer Throw
Erik Fertig – 61.50m (201-9)
Women’s Javelin Throw
Gianna Rotelli – 41.83m (137-3)
Women’s Heptathlon (through four events)
Lucy Fellows – 3,185 points
Women’s 200m – Heptathlon
Lucy Fellows – 25.19 *
Women’s 100m Hurdles – Heptathlon
Lucy Fellows – 14.53
Women’s High Jump – Heptathlon
Lucy Fellows – 1.64m (5-4.5)
Women’s Shot Put – Heptathlon
Lucy Fellows – 11.50m (37-8.75) *
Men’s Decathlon (through five events)
Dominic Lowe – 3,525 points
Men’s 100m – Decathlon
Dominic Lowe – 11.09 *
Men’s 400m – Decathlon
Dominic Lowe – 49.22
Men’s High Jump – Decathlon
Dominic Lowe – 1.83m (6-0)
Men’s Long Jump – Decathlon
Dominic Lowe – 6.38m (20-11.25) *
Men’s Shot Put – Decathlon
Dominic Lowe – 10.41m (34-2)
