Jones Wins Heptathlon at Mt. SAC Relays

 

Published by Kansas State SID on April 14th, 2016

 

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Akela Jones fell short of breaking the collegiate heptathlon record but still recorded a noteworthy mark as she closed out competition at the Mt. SAC Relays with a score of 6,307 to win the heptathlon on Thursday afternoon. 

 

The mark gives Jones a share of the sixth-best score in collegiate history in the heptathlon and is tied for the best score in the world this year in the event. Her effort also marks the seventh 6,300+ point effort in college history and just the third 6,300+ point effort recorded before the NCAA Championships. 

 

“Akela’s score for this time of year is impressive but honestly it could have been better,” head coachCliff Rovelto said of Jones’ performance. “There is still so much work to get done.” 

 

The senior opened the second day of action in long jump, winning the event with a leap of 6.12m/20-01.00 to earn 887 points in the first event of the day. Jones then recorded a personal best in the javelin throw with a toss of 38.97m/127-10 to finish in 11th place and earn 648 points.