November 07, 2024
Sports

UM’s Rybalko 2nd in nation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The University of Maine’s Viktoriya Rybalko finished second in the nation in the long jump at Friday night’s NCAA Track and Field Championships.

Rybalko recorded a leap of 21 feet, 51/4 inches, finishing second to champion Elva Goulbourne of Auburn’s 22-21/4.

Rybalko earned her berth in the finals by placing eighth in the qualifying round Wednesday night with a distance of 20-8.


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