Michigan State University Athletics
Tori Franklin Breaks School Record
2/13/2012 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field
Feb. 13, 2012
EAST LANSING, MICH. - Tori Franklin, a freshman from Westmont, Ill., is now the school record holder in the indoor triple jump as confirmed this morning.
Her jump of 13.05m (42-9 ¾) topped Sherita Williams' record of 13.04m (42-9 ½) which was set in 2004. Franklin's previous best was 12.85m which she set at the Meyo Invitational earlier this month. She currently is ranked fifth in the nation in the event.
2012 NCAA Top 5 - Women's Triple Jump:
| 1. | Shanieka Thomas | San Diego St. | 43' 9.25" | 13.34m |
| 2. | Andrea Geubelle | Kansas | 43' 7" | 13.28m |
| 3. | Michelle Jenije | Florida State | 43' 1.75" | 13.15m |
| 4. | Jessie Gaines | Long Island | 43' 1.5" | 13.14m |
| 5. | Tori Franklin | Michigan State | 42' 9.75" | 13.05m |
Michigan State will be back in action this week at the Silverston Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich., on February 18.
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