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RICHMOND, Va. -- Peyton Blanding jumped up the all-time charts in the women's pole vault while leading the Christopher Newport track & field teams to a strong showing at the VCU Final Qualifier on Sunday at Sports Backers Stadium.
 
During the competition, Blanding eclipsed 3.41 meters in the pole vault, which moved her to second on Christopher Newport's all-time performance list. Her effort fell just short of the program record of 3.66 meters, which was set by Brandy King in 2004. The reigning Coast-to-Coast Conference Champion also moved into the top-five in the South / Southeast Region this year with her work on Sunday.
 
In addition to Blanding's showcase, Will Saunders added a victory for the Captains after winning the men's 1500 in 4:04.3. Meanwhile, CJ Reeders was the runner-up in the triple jump with a distance of 14.56 meters. That matched his PR and equaled the 13th-best effort in the nation this year.
 
Among other top finishers on Sunday, Daniel Fox placed second in the 100 (11.0), Perry Spring was the runner-up in the 400 (50.7), and Allan Pedin was just edged out in the men's pole vault after topping 4.46 meters.
 
In the throws, Mazie Clark finished third in the women's shot put with a 10.51-meter toss, and Amir Siders was fifth in the men's discipline after unloading a 12.70-meter heave. Zoe Stauffer also came in third in the women's javelin with a 31.28-meter launch.
 
Rounding out the women's standout efforts, Adrianna DeSantis came in fourth in the 400 (1:02.1), and Alyssa Roach matched that finish in the 100-hurdles (15.1). On the men's side, Brandon Berry was fourth in the 200 (22.4), while Joe Allen was fourth in the long jump (6.20 meters).
 
Christopher Newport will continue its busy stretch with an appearance at the Salisbury Final Qualifier on Tuesday.
 
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