Track Closes Out First Day of Texas Relays

Vanderbilt's Mallory Hitt sits in 17th place through four events of the heptathlon

April 1, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas - Vanderbilt junior Mallory Hitt currently sits in 17th place after four events of the women's heptathlon at the first day of the Texas Relays. Hitt was the lone Commodore to compete Wednesday in Austin as the rest of the team will arrive in Austin tomorrow.

Hitt, a former St. Joseph's Academy standout, has accumulated 2,636 points heading into tomorrow's final three events of the heptathlon. The Baton Rouge, La., native is running in her first heptathlon of the 2009 outdoor season. Hitt looks to top her personal-best total of 4,560 points on Thursday.

Tomorrow's events are scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. with the women's heptathlon. For the entire schedule of this week's 82nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays click here.

Vanderbilt Results - Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Heptathlon (#1 100 Meter Hurdles) - 14. Mallory Hitt, 15.69

Heptathlon (#2 High Jump) - 16. Mallory Hitt, 5-01.75 (1.57m)

Heptathlon (#3 Shot Put) - 17. Mallory Hitt, 27-00.50 (8.24m)

Heptathlon (#4 200 Meter Dash) - 15. Mallory Hitt, 26.35