University of Georgia Athletics
University of Georgia
Texas Relays
Pereira Launches UGA’s Third-Longest Hammer Throw In History
March 30, 2023 | Track & Field
Austin --- Bulldog senior Alencar Pereira finished as the top collegiate finisher with the longest hammer throw of his career on the Bulldogs' first day at the Texas Relays Thursday.
Pereira, who hails from Brazil, sent his opening attempt 72.85 meters/239 feet to finish second overall, trailing only an unattached competitor who set the meet record at 253 feet. Pereira's mark shot him from No. 6 to No. 3 in the school record books with the country's third-best toss this year at the University of Texas' Myers Stadium.
When Do The Dogs Start Friday: The Lady Bulldog 4x100-meter relay will start the action at 10:35 a.m. followed by a series of Georgia competitors on the track. The field events will begin with Gavin Beverage in the men's shot put, which will begin following the women's shot which starts at 11 a.m.
Live Results: http://gado.gs/ac1
Live Stream: The Longhorn Network will televise the meet:
Friday 10:30am – http://gado.gs/ac4
Friday 6pm – http://gado.gs/ac5
The Lowdown: Georgia also had graduate transfer Erin McMeniman finish fourth in the javelin (47.30m/155-2) and senior Ana da Silva, also of Brazil, take 20th in the hammer throw.
How To Keep Up With The Dogs: Results and recaps from the Bulldogs' outdoor season will be found at georgiadogs.com. News and updates from Georgia's track and field and cross country teams are always located on Twitter/Instagram at @UGATrack.
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