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Track and Field records 13 top-three finishes at conference championships

TAMPA, Fla. – University of Memphis finished the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the USF Track & Field Stadium with 13 top-three performances Sunday.

Memphis athletes first had success Friday in the women's hammer throw, where Vigdis Jonsdottir, Amber Simpson and Samantha Lenton placed third through fifth, respectively.

Also in Friday field events, Mona Jaidi finished in the top spot for the women's javelin throw (54.62m), followed by Elina Nebl in second (49.07m). Max Emmerich claimed a top-three spot in the men's javelin, with a third-place 65.