UW's Cosculluela starts European Champs heptathlon in 21st place...
In Birmingham, Washington's Sofia Cosculluela ( photo courtesy Spanish Athletics Federation/RFEA) of Spain stands 21st after the first day of competition in the heptathlon at the European Championships at Alexander Stadium. Cosculluela, the reigning NCAA champion in the event and school record holder, started her day with a 13.42 clocking in the 100 hurdles. In the high jump, she managed to clear 5-5 (1.65m), then only threw 38-11.75 (11.88m), well off her season and personal best of 45-10.75 (13.99m) set at the Mt. SAC Relays. Cosculluela finished the day by running 23.94 in the 200 meters, only 1/10th of a second off her personal best. The mark gives her a one-day total of 3496 points, 472 points off the lead. Poland's Adrianna Sulek-Schubert leads at the break with 3968 points. Saturday, Cosculluela returns for day two of the heptathlon. Additionally, Washington alum Sophie O'Sullivan of Ireland runs in the first round of the women's 1500. Results, time schedule an...
