March 29, 2024
Benain, Shelton compete at Raleigh Relays
Jared Benain (Triple Jump) and Jesse Shelton (Shot Put, Discus) both qualified for the Raleigh Relays hosted by N.C. State University.
RALEIGH, N.C. - Jared Benain (Triple Jump) and Jesse Shelton (Shot Put, Discus) both qualified for the Raleigh Relays hosted by N.C. State University.
Benain started off the day seeded 19th out of 40 competitors. He finished the first round of three jumps ranked ninth and earned a trip to the finals. Benain jumped a new personal best on the outdoor runway, 14.71m (48' 3.25"), and broke his own school record. His mark provisionally qualifies him for outdoor Nationals.
He finished the day ninth overall.
Jesse Shelton competed on both Shot Put and Discus. In Shot Put, Shelton placed 19th out of 47 competitors with a throw of 16.18m.
Shelton placed 11th of 55 in Discus with a throw of 48.80m.
