University of North Carolina Athletics
Shippee Earns ACC Weekly Honor
February 1, 2022 | Track & Field
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Following a record-setting performance on Friday, Jill Shippee has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Performer of the Week for women's field events.
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The ACC announced the honors on Tuesday. Also recognized were FSU's Trey Cunningham (men's track) and Lauren Ryan (women's track), and NC State's Von Douglas (men's field).
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Competing in the weight throw at the Indiana Relays in Bloomington, Ind., Shippee broke a school record that had stood since 2005 with a throw of 21.75 meters, a personal best. She passed UNC great Laura Gerraughty, a four-time NCAA Champion in the shot put and a 2004 Olympian who held the record for 17 years with a throw of 70'3.75" (21.43m).
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Shippee's throw is the 10th-best in NCAA competition this season. She also holds the program record in the hammer throw.
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The ACC announced the honors on Tuesday. Also recognized were FSU's Trey Cunningham (men's track) and Lauren Ryan (women's track), and NC State's Von Douglas (men's field).
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Competing in the weight throw at the Indiana Relays in Bloomington, Ind., Shippee broke a school record that had stood since 2005 with a throw of 21.75 meters, a personal best. She passed UNC great Laura Gerraughty, a four-time NCAA Champion in the shot put and a 2004 Olympian who held the record for 17 years with a throw of 70'3.75" (21.43m).
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Shippee's throw is the 10th-best in NCAA competition this season. She also holds the program record in the hammer throw.
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