KENT, Ohio – Kent State had just 13 athletes in action on the first day at the season-opening Golden Flash Gala but had several personal-bests set Friday afternoon at the Kent State Field House.
Gabrielle Figueroa unleashed a monster throw for 68'-9.25" on her first attempt to win the weight throw. It is a new personal-best for Figueroa, who moves into second on Kent State's all-time list in the event.
Kent State had three of the top four collegiate finishers in seeded pole vault. Sam Tollerud cleared 13'-0.