PHILADELPHIA – The No.21/NR Florida State track and field teams competed in distance events at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia at the Franklin Field on Thursday. Highlighted by Zach Leachman. 

Running in a competitive field that contained the defending national champion, Zach Leachman turned in his personal best in the men’s 5,000-meter, crossing the line at 13:39.13 in seventh place. His time marks the fifth-fastest in program history. 

Emily Brown started off the competition on the women’s side in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing in 13th at 10:18.39. 

Brooke Mullins added a top 10 finish behind a personal best in the women’s 5,000-meter, placing seventh at 16:03.00. 

The LSU Alumni Gold Invitational in Baton Rouge, Louisiana will start on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. ET and will feature the sprints, jumps and throws groups. Live timing will be available through Seminoles.com. 

NOLE SUMMARY:   

-Women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase:  

 Emily Brown | 13th | 10:18.39  

-Women’s 5,000-meter:    

 Brooke Mullins | 7th | 16:03.00 (PB) 

-Men’s 5,000-meter:   

Zach Leachman | 7th | 13:39.14 (PB) 

Zach Cloud | 15th | 13:48.07 

-Women’s 10,000-meter:   

Ava Povich | 22nd | 35:43.38  

-Men’s 10,000-meter:   

Joe Farley | 4th| 29:15.46 (PB) 

Lucas Bouquot | 10th| 29:55.49 (PB) 

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