RALEIGH, N.C. – Senior Laura Nicholson broke the program record in the 5000m to lead the Toledo women's track and field team at the Raleigh Relays on Friday evening.

Nicholson recorded a final time of 15:33.04 in her debut 5000m, breaking the school record by 26 seconds. Nicholson placed second overall in the event in a highly competitive national field. Lianna Surtz followed behind with a PR time of 16:32.68 to take 64^th in the event. Karina James (16:37.29), Alex Bauer (16:37.45), Morgan Hicks (16:54.61) and Bailey Ranta (16:54.61) rounded out the Rockets who competed in the 5000m.

Senior Emily Vining competed in the 3000m steeplechase, finishing 30^th with a final time of 10:43.85. Gabby Phelan saw action in the 1500m, recording a final time of 4:30.57.

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Raleigh Relays Results | Raleigh, N.C.
1500m
119. Gabby Phelan – 4:30.57

3000m Steeplechase
30. Emily Vining – 10:43.85

5000m
2. Laura Nicholson – 15:33.04
64. Lianna Surtz – 16:32.68 *PR*
73. Karina James – 16:37.29
74. Alex Bauer – 16:37.45
106. Morgan Hicks – 16:54.61
107. Bailey Ranta – 16:54.75