Parrott and Akin notch top ten marks in first pentathlon of 2026

PELLA, Iowa - Anna Parrott and Gabby Akin dominated the Dutch Multis, posting top-ten marks in school history.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS

• Parrott excelled in the shot put and long jump, winning the events, while also finishing second in the 60m hurdles.
• Akin began the day with a first place finish in the 60m hurdles, along with a second place mark in the long jump.

TOP PERFORMERS

Pentathlon - 1. Anna Parrott - 2934 points (3rd best mark in school history) | 2. Gabby Akin - 2591 (10th best mark in school history)

60m Hurdles - 1. Akin - 9.75 | 2. Parrott - 9.80
High Jump - 3. Parrott - 1.44m | 8. Akin - 1.26m
Shot Put - 1. Parrott - 10.08m | 5. Akin - 7.75m
Long Jump - 1. Parrott - 5.11m | 2. Akin - 4.97m
800m - 5. Akin - 2:43.88 | 6. Parrott - 2:46.05

UP NEXT

The full Simpson team will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Grinnell Invitational.