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Wallenstrom Shatters VertKlasse Meet Record in 800m, Duke Wins Five Events

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HIGH POINT, N.C. – Junior Samantha Wallenstrom smashed the VertKlasse Meeting meet record in the women's 800m and the Blue Devils registered five event wins on Saturday to close out a strong weekend of competition for Duke track and field.

Along with the five victories, Duke posted nine additional top-three placements on the day – four runner-up showings and five third-place finishes.

TOP PERFORMANCES

  • Samantha Wallenstrom provided the stoutest performance of the day for Duke en route to the junior dismounting the 11-year-old VertKlasse Meeting record in the women's 800m.