BOSTON, Mass. — The Cornell women's indoor track and field team turned in a pair of notable performances Saturday at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational at Boston University, highlighted by a top-five program mark in the 4x400-meter relay and a podium finish from Francine Stevens.

The Big Red 4x400-meter relay quartet of Elise Sawyer, Natasha Redmond, Sophia Comfere and Francine Stevens placed fourth overall in a deep national field, crossing the line in 3:40.64. The performance ranks fifth all-time in Cornell history.

Stevens also delivered a standout individual effort, finishing third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 53.85. She later competed in the invitational section of the 200 meters, placing 11th in 24.24.

Cornell Compiled Results:

400 Meters
3rd – Francine Stevens – 53.85
24th – Elise Sawyer – 56.35

200 Meters (Invite)
11th – Francine Stevens – 24.24
34th – Natasha Redmond – 25.12

800 Meters
12th – Katja Jackson – 2:08.40
20th – Sophia Comfere – 2:09.42
134th – Fiona Lee – 2:20.65

Mile
108th – Bronwyn Parks – 4:57.21

3,000 Meters
77th – Maisie McManus – 9:36.07

5,000 Meters
66th – Mairead Clas – 16:34.29
134th – Hannah Kersten – 17:41.02

4x400-Meter Relay
4th – Elise Sawyer, Natasha Redmond, Sophia Comfere, Francine Stevens – 3:40.64