Dewart Claims Heptathlon Crown at Penn Relays
Philadelphia, Pa. – Senior Emma Dewart won the heptathlon at the 2012 Penn Relays on Wednesday at Franklin Field. Falling just nine points shy of her own school record, she powered to a 378-point victory with her 5,006-point performance.
Dewart, who led the field following day one of competition, won two of the final three events. She was victorious in the long jump with a mark of 5.49 meters to hit the ECAC qualifier and score 697 points. She placed second in the javelin with a 30.00-meter toss for 477 points, before crossing the finish line of the 800-meter run first in 2:23.44 good for 777 points.
The Bombers will continue Penn Relays competition on Thrusday and Friday.
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