Oregon Track and Field To Be Well Represented at Penn Relays This Weekend
The Oregon Ducks are sending two of their best to the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia this weekend according to the Register Guard. The two names of Track and Field known in the Eugene area, Jenna Prandini and Edward Cheserek are among those heading East to compete this weekend and are among the possible participants starting today and running through Saturday.
More from Autzen Zoo
- Oregon football: Ducks and Coach Prime playing it cordial leading up to Saturday
- Oregon Basketball: Non-conference slate features Michigan coming to Eugene
- Oregon football: Ducks find complete game effort in win vs Hawaii
- Oregon Ducks must get run game going against Hawaii
- 8 Pac-12 teams represented in Associated Press Top 25 after Week 2
Prandini had quite the weekend at the Mt. Sac Relays sweeping two events including the World leading time in the 200 meters and she tied the World lead in the 100 meters with times of 22.42 and 10.92 respectively. She as named Pac-12 Player of the Week for Track and Field and also the USA Track and Field Player of the Week.
"“It’s always special for us to go there. It’s always a big deal and another chance for us to prepare for later on in the season.”Oregon Ducks Track and Field Coach Robert Johnson"
Cheserek has also been impressive. Last season he led the team in winning the Distance Medley Relay on Franklin Field and this season has already helped lead Oregon to National Indoor Title earlier this season. The Ducks also won the 4xmile at the Penn Relays last season.
Weather this weekend in Pennsylvania looks to be perfect for Track at Franklin Field with temperatures in the mid 60s. Saturday will be Sunny with clouds on Sunday and little to no wind.