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Simpson resets school record in hammer throw

AUBURN, Ala. – University of Memphis track and field saw multiple personal records and top-five performances over the weekend at the War Eagle Invite, hosted by Auburn University.

Amber Simpson reset the school record in the women's hammer throw with her second-place throw (64.65m). This performance puts her second in the American Athletic Conference, with Vigdis Jonsdottir and Samantha Lenton following behind her in fourth and fifth.

Lenton continued her success with her third consecutive first-place finish in the women's discus (55.28m). She also posted a personal best in the shot put, finishing fourth with her 15.