DAY 1 RESULTS

BELOIT, Wis. – Cornell junior Natalie McAllister claimed Midwest Conference gold in the women's javelin during an impressive opening day at the MWC Outdoor Track & Field Championships Friday at Strong Stadium Complex.
 
McAllister accounted for all 15 of the Rams' points on Day 1 with a promising Saturday session to come, when the meet resumes at 10:30 a.m.
 
McAllister recorded a winning javelin throw of 111 feet, 4 inches on her second attempt, capturing her third different MWC event title of 2022. The season-best mark ranks No. 5 on Cornell's all-time list.
 
McAllister finished fourth in the long jump with a mark of 16-3.25, also her best effort of the season. She clocked the fastest prelims time in the 100 hurdles, crossing in 16.31.
 
Sophomore Cari Pickup will join McAllister in the finals of the 100 hurdles, qualifying fourth in 17.32. Pickup also moved into the 400 hurdles finals with the fourth-quickest mark in 1:11.65.
 
Junior Madison Osborn advanced to the finals in both the 100 and 200. She posted the fourth-fastest prelims time in the 100 (12.49) and qualified sixth in the 200 (26.36).
 
Sidney Brown will contend for a medal in Saturday's 400. The sophomore posted the third-fastest prelims time in 1:01.42.