HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University junior Lara Check was named the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week after a standout performance at the Hurricane Invitational in Miami, Florida, where she delivered a career-best long jump of 6.24 meters (20 feet, 5.75 inches).
Check’s impressive mark not only clinched the event win but also vaulted her to the top of both the Sun Belt Conference and the NCAA East Region rankings. It currently ranks her fifth in the nation in the long jump and is the third-best jump in Marshall school history.
“We really weren’t expecting too much as it was the first outdoor meet,” Check said. “It’s just great to get a big jump out there straight away and hopefully it’s only up from here.”
The Sydney, Australia, native is gearing up for another busy weekend at the Raleigh Relays, where she will compete in the long jump, 400-meter hurdles, javelin throw, and the 4×400 relay.
Key Performance Highlights:
- Long Jump: 6.24 meters (20 feet, 5.75 inches)
- Event Win at the Hurricane Invitational
- Current No. 1 in Sun Belt Conference and NCAA East Region
- Fifth in the Nation in Long Jump
- Third in Marshall School History
Photo Credit: Marshall University