Lovell records top 10 mark on day one of Bryan Clay Invitational

Taylor Lovell clocked a 9:26.99 to finish runner-up in the 3000m steeplechase invitational Thursday night at the Bryan Clay Invitational at Cougar Stadium.

Lovell records top 10 mark on day one of Bryan Clay InvitationalLovell records top 10 mark on day one of Bryan Clay Invitational

AZUSA, Calif. – Taylor Lovell clocked a 9:26.99 to finish runner-up in the 3000m steeplechase invitational Thursday night at the Bryan Clay Invitational at Cougar Stadium.

Only two weeks after setting the No. 3 5000m time in program history, Lovell improved her No. 3 mark in the 3000m steeplechase with her 9:26.99, trimming more than 10 seconds off her previous best. She sits behind Lexy Halladay-Lowry (9:08.68) and Courtney Wayment (9:16.00) on the program’s all-time list.

Addie Meldrum led the Cougars in the 3000m steeplechase open, finishing fifth in 10:12.44, while River White placed 11th in 10:20.39. Emerald Kehr and Karissa Chamberlain also recorded personal bests, crossing in 10:31.87 and 10:32.33, respectively.