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Long Jumpers Stand Out for Women’s Track and Field

Mminika Effiong placed eighth in the long jump and 27th in the 200 Meter Dash on Saturday (photo credit: Luke Stanczyk).
Mminika Effiong placed eighth in the long jump and 27th in the 200 Meter Dash on Saturday (photo credit: Luke Stanczyk).

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawk competed at the University of Chicago on Saturday in one of the team's largest meets of the season. Tech placed 13th in the event and received some strong individual performances.

Meet Highlights

  • Two Scarlet Hawks placed in the Top 10 in the Long Jump. Mminika Effiong tied for eighth at 4.78m, while Emmalee Ciriacks placed 10th at 4.78m.
  • Effiong followed up her long jump performance with a great 200 Meter Dash time of 30.51s. She placed 27th in the event.
  • Both Julia Briden (2:41.59, 23rd) and Maria Garica (2:55.43, 29th) placed in the Top 30 of the 800 Meter Run.

Up Next

  • Illinois Tech will be right back at University of Chicago on Saturday, February 18 for the Margaret Bradley Invite.