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Distance Squad Shines at Day One of Penn Relays

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The men's and women's distance squads highlighted day one for the Duke track & field program at the 123rd annual Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Sophomore Gabrielle Richichi and freshman Lindsay Billings competed in the women's 5,000m and each registered personal-best times. Richichi placed 26th in 17:12.46 while Billings participated in her first 5,000m and clocked in at 17:23.76 to take 38th.

On the men's side, Nikhil Pulimood stopped the clock in a personal-best 14:35.49 for a 35th-place finish.