Senior Emily Richards posts third place finish in 800-meter run invitational at Raleigh Relays
By Caleb Scott
RALEIGH, N.C. — Senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) finished third in the 800-meter run invitational on Saturday afternoon as she represented the No. 6-ranked Ohio Northern women's outdoor track and field team at the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Richards impressed on both days of the meet as she broke the school record in the 1,500-meter run and ran the third fastest time in Div. III history on Friday afternoon.
The senior finished third overall and was the top collegiate athlete to cross the finish line in the 800-meter invitational on Saturday afternoon, finishing third in 2:03.63.
The Polar Bears return to action on Saturday, Apr. 7 as they travel to Upland, Indiana to compete in the George Glass Invitational.