The 2008 Penn Relays proved to be another great meet with records crowds. Our young 4x8 team comprised of junior Tyeneka Greene (NY), sophomore Pamela Petruski (NJ) and Freshman Kim Piard (NY) and Sarah Sudbury (WI) had a rude awakening to the crowds both in the stands and on the track. The young foursome ran a slow 9:27.25 due to a baton incident on the third turn of the lead off leg which put the team in a 80m hole. Tyneka Green was making a nice move until another runner bumped her arm and knocked the baton loose. Major credit is due for Tyneka picking up the baton and still finishing strong as well as the other three legs running their hearts out to catch up to the pack.
The middle distance future is bright and the race at Penn still gained the young ladies good experience at a high level meet. It was the first time at "The Relays" for freshman Sudbury who is from Tomahawk, WI. Tomahawk has one traffic light, so The Penn Relays was a true carnival for the Midwestern rookie.
The 4x8 has a chance to redeem themselves this weekend at the Big East Champs. More to come.........
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