Kelly and Schilling Qualify for NCAA Championships while Appleton and Kermes … – Virginia Sports

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Virginia women’s track and field program kickstarted competition on the women’s opening day at the NCAA East Preliminary round at Hodges Stadium on Thursday (May 29) as Annika Kelly and Jenny Schilling punched their tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the hammer throw and 10,000-meters while Margot Appleton and Stella Kermes advanced to the quarterfinals in the 1500-meters. Kelly Punches Ticket to Eugene Annike Kelly booked her ticket to the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the first time in her career with a record-breaking performance in the women’s hammer throw. Kelly broke the Virginia program record in the women’s hammer throw for the third time this season throwing for 64.94m/213-1 on her first appearance in the ring. Her mark was good for eighth place overall in the competition and solidified her spot for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. All three of her throws surpassed 64 meters as she threw for 64.29m/210-11 and 64.67m/212-2 on her second and third attempts. The senior entered the East Regional round as the 14th seed among the top 48 athletes that qualify to the regional rounds. This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Kelly has competed at the NCAA East Regional (prev. Princeton) and
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