Jenelle Rogers Wins Heptathlon at Texas Relays

AUSTIN, Tex. -- Jenelle Rogers has had an electric start to her outdoor season after securing victory in the heptathlon at the Texas Relays on March 28 in Austin, Texas.

Competition began Wednesday, March 27 with the 100m hurdles. Rogers had a good start, finishing with a time of 13.90 to put her in second place.

She maintained her second-place position after finishing third in the high jump with a mark of 1.71m. Soon after, Rogers took the lead with a throw of 14.32m in the shot put.

Day one concluded with the 200m. With a time of 24.24, Rogers finished second in the event and maintained her first-place position. After the first four events, she had collected a total of 3,633 points.

The long jump got things started on day two. Rogers hit a mark of 6.09m, good for second in the event and enough to keep her lead.

With just two events remaining, Rogers led by 348 points. She finished the javelin with a throw of 31.19m.

The 800m was the final event of the competition. Rogers crossed the finish line with a time of 2:20.58, a new college best. Her efforts were good for an eighth-place event finish and 816 points.

After seven events, Rogers collected a total of 5,825 and the heptathlon win.

Competition will continue for the Cardinals at the Texas Relays as Malina Miller will compete in the high jump.

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Malina Miller

Jenelle Rogers

Players Mentioned

Malina Miller

Jenelle Rogers