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McWashington Named Summit League Peak Field Athlete of the Week
4/26/2023 7:49:00 PM | Track and Field
Jaleesa McWashington Earned The Summit Weekly Honors Following Her Massive Leap
FAYETTEVILLE Ark. Jaleesa McWashington has been named the Summit Leagues Women's Field Performer of the Week, as announced by the League on Tuesday.Â
McWashington opened her individual outdoor season with consistent marks as she holds a top-ten spot in both the long and triple jump. At the John McDonnell Invitational Jalessa took fifth place with a leap of 5.69m (18' 8"). McWashington is the fifth-best long jumper in program history matching Jazmine Cooper's 2012 record.Â
Jaleesa McWashington also has shown great strength in the 100-meter hurdles with a wind-aided time of 14.34 this outdoor season. McWashington has been a great asset to the team as her talents have no boundaries.Â
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McWashington returns to the track this weekend for the Rock Chalk Classic on April 29.
McWashington opened her individual outdoor season with consistent marks as she holds a top-ten spot in both the long and triple jump. At the John McDonnell Invitational Jalessa took fifth place with a leap of 5.69m (18' 8"). McWashington is the fifth-best long jumper in program history matching Jazmine Cooper's 2012 record.Â
Jaleesa McWashington also has shown great strength in the 100-meter hurdles with a wind-aided time of 14.34 this outdoor season. McWashington has been a great asset to the team as her talents have no boundaries.Â
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McWashington returns to the track this weekend for the Rock Chalk Classic on April 29.
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