ATHENS, Ga. (4/9/21) – A combined 10 personal bests highlighted Arkansas State track and field's first day of action at the Spec Towns Invitational on Friday.
Several Red Wolves posted marks that moved them up in the Sun Belt Conference leaderboards. Bradley Jelmert vaulted up in the men's pole vault with an impressive personal-best of 5.25m (17-2.75), while Carter Shell bested his previous outdoor-best in the long jump by nearly 30cm with a leap of 7.96m (26-1.5). Shell's mark also moved him into a tie for second in program history in the event.