Boone, N.C
. – The Livingstone College women's track & field team delivered a strong showing at the John Weaver Invitational, finishing fourth overall with 77 points in a 12-team field. Host Appalachian State claimed the team title, followed by the Virginia Tech Running Club in second and Emory & Henry in third.
Leading the way for the Blue Bears were Livingstone's top performers:
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Destine Jordan – 3rd place, Shot Put (12.03m)
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Jordyn Williams – 2nd place, 100m Hurdles (15.31)
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Itunanya Obiefuna – 2nd place, 400m Hurdles (1:09.30)
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Symone Jackson – 3rd place, 100m Hurdles (15.47)
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Sabrena Hogan – 3rd place, Triple Jump (11.75m); 5th place, Long Jump (5.23m)
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Trinity Bethea – 5th place, 400m (56.70)
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Keneah Romney – 5th place, 400m Hurdles (1:15.09)
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Heaven Copeland – 4th place, 100m (12.21)
Relay highlights:
• 4x100m Relay – 2nd place (Garret, Bethea, Shaw, Copeland) – 46.28, meeting the NCAA provisional qualifying standard.
Livingstone showcased impressive depth throughout the meet, recording top-15 finishes in all 10 events contested.
The Blue Bears return to action May 1–2 in Ettrick, Va., for the CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
John Weaver Invitational Results | April 24-25, 2026
| Women's 100 Meter |
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| 4. |
Heaven Copeland |
12.21 |
| 6. |
Ashante Shaw |
12.55 |
| Women's Triple Jump |
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| 3. |
Sabrena Hogan |
11.75m |
| 5. |
Nariah Furr |
11.11m |
| Women's Shot Put |
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| 3. |
Destine Jordan |
12.03m |
