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Redbird Track and Field Wrap Up Weekend Competition

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois State track and field teams were able to capture personal-best performances and event titles in inclement weather at the Illinois Twilight and Virginia Challenge.

Brandy Thomas had a spectacular day at the Illinois Twilight, as she captured two personal-best performances. She started off the day with a PR in the hammer throw as she heaved a mark at 53.46m (175-05), placing second overall. In the shot put, Thomas earned a PR with a mark at 14.82m (48-07.50) also placing second overall. Tayler Weaver also earned a personal-best mark in the hammer throw as heaved 36.