PITTSBURG, Kan. - Zoe Pentecost finished day one as the 2024 weight throw champion. Sabrina Robison also competed and earned her second All-American title in the pole vault. These impressive performances started off the festivities for the UIndy women's track and field team at the 2024 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. The event is taking place in Pittsburg Kan. at the Robert W. Plaster Center.
 
With 16 points, the Greyhounds finished the day tied for fourth with Azusa Pacific.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Pentecost reached the top of the leaderboard quickly. Her first throw reached 19.81 meters and started the day at the top spot. After falling into second after the second round of throws, Pentecost fought her way back into first place. Her third attempt of the day reached 20.47 meters, a new personal best for the junior. Pentecost passed her previous personal best, which was created in Dec. of 2022, by .37 meters. She continued to hold first place for the final three throws earning her first national title of her career.
 

THE TITLE IS HERS!! Zoe Pentecost is now the reigning national champion in weight throw! pic.twitter.com/bTCwe8UpL3

— UIndyXCTF (@UIndyXCTF) March 9, 2024

Robison secured All-American status with a third-place finish with a height of 4.12m in the pole vault. The senior was able to clear 3.77m, 3.92m, 4.02m, and 4.12m all in one attempt. Robison would bow out at 4.11 meters. With her performance Robison grabs a third place, All-American for the second year in a row.
 

Replay: The vault that named Robison 3??rd in DII!! pic.twitter.com/z7iapybIbX

— UIndyXCTF (@UIndyXCTF) March 9, 2024

UP NEXT
On day two of the festivities, Ellie Lengerich will compete in the pentathlon. The event will begin at 11 a.m. ET and continue throughout the day.