Track & Field: Parchman, Dove Set School Records

DENTON, Texas – Jake Parchman and KeAyla Dove broke school records in the hammer throw and shot put, respectively, to lead UNT track & field Saturday at the Victor Lopez Classic in Houston, Texas.

Parchman recorded a school-record hammer throw of 194-02 (59.20m) to eclipse Chris Samaniego's mark of 192-8 set March 18, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. Parchman took third with his performance at Rice.

Dove continued to re-write the UNT record book in the women's shot put, extending her outdoor school record to 57-03.00 (17.45m) en route to another event title. Jaleisa Shaffer finished as the runner-up with a personal-best throw of 51-04.50 (15.66m).

In the men's 100 meters, Karlington Anunagba took home the title with a time of 10.33.

Zavion Langrin won the title in his outdoor debut in the 200 meters, clocking in at 21.40.

Jaleisa Shaffer recorded her second runner-up finish of the day in the women's discus, recording a throw of 156-05 (47.68m).

Charlotte Kerr registered a runner-up finish in the women's high jump with a mark of 5-03.00 (1.60m).

In his UNT debut, Kevin Grubbs became the No. 5 all-time performer in the men's discus and placed third with a throw of 176-01 (53.68m).

Next up for the Mean Green will be both the Texas Relays and Bobcat Invitational March 30-April 1 in Austin and San Marcos, respectively.

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Karlington Anunagba

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