AKRON, Ohio – Kent State track and field's Gabrielle Figueroa and Rebecca Leppelmeier competed in the hammer throw Friday at the Campbell-Wright Open, finishing second and fourth, respectively.
Battling wet and rainy conditions, Figueroa finished runner-up in the event throwing 57.62m (189' 0") on her sixth and final attempt of the day. Leppelmeier took fourth overall, posting a mark of 51.8m (170' 0").
The Campbell-Wright Open continues Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. with the women's javelin. Running events get underway at 2 p.m. with the 5,000m run. With more rain expected this weekend, check kentstatesports.