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Joy Chirchir, Karina James Lead Distance Runners on Second Day in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. – Sophomore Joy Chirchir and freshman Karina James recorded top-10 times in school history in their respective events to lead the Rockets on the second day of the Raleigh Relays on Friday.

Chirchir posted a time of 16:21.90 to finish in 24th-place in the 5,000m, the fifth-fastest time in school history. James finished 40th in the 1,500m while making her collegiate outdoor track & field debut, with a time of 4:25.84 that ranks eighth all-time on the outdoor top-10 list.

Junior Madeline Vining and sophomore Morgan Hicks also represented Toledo in the 5,000m race.