BOSTON – Auburn distance All-American Presley Weems broke her second consecutive school record Friday at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational with a 2:04.05 run in the women's 800m. The previous record, 2:06.50, was set by Sarah Reese in 2003.
"It's certainly not a bad day when you can run a top-10 national time and break a school record in your first 800 of the year," Tigers distance coach Aaron Kindt said. "Presley continues to grow more confident by the day, and I believe her best is still yet to come."
Weems finished seventh overall and first amongst all collegiate competitors. She clocks in with the sixth-fastest time in the NCAA this year.
Senior Joyce Kimeli also ran an impressive race in the women's 5000m, posting a time of 15:43.83 to finish eighth overall. Like teammate Weems, Kimeli was only bested by professionals and finished atop the collegiate standings. Kimeli's time stands as third-fastest in Auburn history.
"Today was another great step forward for Joyce," Kindt said. "She got her first win of the indoor season, and she ran a really strong second half of the race. I'm really encouraged by where both she and Presley are at this point of the year, heading into championship season."
DAVID HEMERY VALENTINE INVITATIONAL
Boston University Track and Tennis Center
Boston, Mass.
February 11, 2022
WOMEN'S RESULTS
800m
7. Presley Weems 2:04.05*!
5000m
8. Joyce Kimeli 15:43.83
*- Personal Best
!- Auburn Record
Weems breaks 19-year-old 800m school record
