ASUZA, Calif. – On the first day of a four-day stretch, the Wisconsin women's track and field team got things started with their heptathletes at the Bryan Clay Invitational. The multi-event athletes concluded day one in second and third place.

Jordan Hirsbrunner and Phoebe Edwards competed in the first day of action at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Competing in different groups, both athletes took second in shot put. Hirsbrunner had a 37 feet, 1 3/4 foot throw and Edwards had a 39-2 1/2 toss. Kelsey Sullivan also competed and took 14th in her group with a 33-7 1/4 throw. 

In the 100 meter hurdles, Edwards took fourth place with a 14.83 second time. Hirsbrunner was eighth in her group with a 15.05 time. Sullivan was 16th in her group with a Badger best 14.79 second time.

Next up was high jump, where Hirsbrunner tied for second place with a 5 foot, 7 inch clearance. In group 2, Phoebe Edwards cleared 5-0 ¼ to tie for sixth place. Sullivan tied for ninth place with a 5-4 1/2 clearance.

Both Badgers took tenth place in their respective groups in the 200 meters. Hirsbrunner finished hers in 25.54 seconds while Edwards was done with her sprint in 26.48 seconds. Sullivan placed 17th in the event with a 27.17 time.

Hirsbrunner ended the day in second place in her group with 3,144 points. Edwards sits in third place with 2,933 points in her group. Kelsey Sullivan is currently in 17th place in her group with 2,900 points

Action continues for the multi athletes tomorrow when the women compete in the long jump, javelin, and the 800 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational.

Bryan Clay Invitational
Wednesday, April 17
Asuza, Calif.

Heptathlon 100 Meter Hurdles
4. Phoebe Edwards (Group 2)  – 14.83
8. Jordan Hirsbrunner (Group 3) – 15.05
16. Kelsey Sullivan (Group 4) – 14.79

Heptathlon High Jump
T6. Phoebe Edwards (Group 2) – 5-0 1/4 (1.53m)
T2. Jordan Hirsbrunner (Group 3) – 5-7 (1.70m)
T9. Kelsey Sullivan (Group 4) – 5-4 1/2 (1.64m)

Heptathlon Shot Put
2. Phoebe Edwards (Group 2) – 39-2 1/2 (11.95m)
2. Jordan Hirsbrunner (Group 3) – 37-1 3/4 (11.32m)
14. Kelsey Sullivan (Group 4) – 33-7 1/4 (10.24m)

Heptathlon 200 Meters
10. Phoebe Edwards (Group 2) – 26.48
10. Jordan Hirsbrunner (Group 3) – 25.54
17. Kelsey Sullivan (Group 4) – 27.12

Heptathlon Day 1 Standings
2. Jordan Hirsbrunner (Group 3) – 3144 pts
3. Phoebe Edwards (Group 2) – 2933 pts
17. Kelsey Sullivan (Group 4) – 2900 pts