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Chioma Njoku to NCAAs

Track & Field

Chioma Njoku Advances to NCAA Championships

JACKSONVILLE, FL – The second day of the NCAA East First Round meet started with Chioma Njoku advancing to the NCAA Championships set to take place in Eugene, OR from June 11-14.

Chioma Njoku placed sixth in the first round of the women's hammer throw today, sending her through to the NCAA Championships. She remains the program record holder for the hammer throw with her throw today of 65.60m improving her previous personal record of 65.37m.

Morgan Graham also competed in the women's hammer throw with marks of 53.90m. Maya Valmon ran in the women's 400m with a time of 52.81 seconds, just missing the next round by 2 spots.

Yesterday, Eric Albright and Jack Barchet ran in the men's 800m. Finishing third in his heat, Albright automatically qualified for the quarterfinals set to take place tomorrow at 7:05 PM, running a 1:48.62. Barchet finished at 1:48.37, just missing the time qualification by one position.

Tomorrow, Albright will be the only Terp competing as he is set to run in the men's 800m quarterfinal.
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Players Mentioned

Eric Albright

Eric Albright

Middle Distance
5' 9"
Senior
Morgan Graham

Morgan Graham

Throws
Sophomore
Chioma Njoku

Chioma Njoku

Throws
Graduate Student
Jack Barchet

Jack Barchet

Distance
5' 11"
Graduate Student
Maya Valmon

Maya Valmon

Sprints
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Eric Albright

Eric Albright

5' 9"
Senior
Middle Distance
Morgan Graham

Morgan Graham

Sophomore
Throws
Chioma Njoku

Chioma Njoku

Graduate Student
Throws
Jack Barchet

Jack Barchet

5' 11"
Graduate Student
Distance
Maya Valmon

Maya Valmon

Graduate Student
Sprints