Babashak, Biggi Compete in Pentathlon at Brant Tolsma Invite

Thursday, January 20

Lynchburg, Va.

11:45 A.M.

James Madison University

Brant Tolsma Invitational

Babashak, Biggi Compete in Pentathlon at Brant Tolsma Invite

1/20/2022 8:09:00 PM | Track & Field

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Erin Babashak and Bethany Biggi of the James Madison track & field team competed in the pentathlon on day one of the Brant Tolsma Invitational at Liberty University.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS
- Biggi finished sixth in the event with a personal-best 3,275 points. Her mark ranks seventh in the Dukes' all-time top 10 list for the indoor pentathlon.
- Babashak finished eighth in the event with 3,069 points.
- In the 800m run, Biggi finished second at 2:29.32 for her best finish out of the five events.
- Biggi recorded personal bests in the shot put (9.73m), 60mH (9.57) and tied her personal best of 1.61m in the high jump.
- Babashak recorded a personal-best time of 2:36.48 in the 800m as she crossed the finish line seventh.

Quoting Coach McCown
- "Both Bethany and Erin had a good opening multi for their 2022 season," expressed head coach Ron McCown. "This was a good starting point and I look forward to watching what they accomplish this season."

Up Next
- The Dukes return to the Liberty Indoor Track Complex tomorrow, Jan. 21 for day two of the Brant Tolsma Invitational.