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Spartans Compete at Fastrack National Invitational

Spartans Compete at Fastrack National Invitational

The St. Thomas Aquinas College Track and Field team continued their indoor season at the Fastrack National Invitational on Friday. The event, held at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island, showcased some the top talents both on the collegiate level and the international circuit.

Headlining the stellar Spartan performances during the competition were; Lavonno Mitchell's second place finish in the 200 meter dash in a time of 22.40, DeAndre Smith's second place finish in the High Jump with a leap of 2.04 meters (6'8.25'), Dante Brown's second place finish in the Long Jump with a leap of 7.23 meters (23'8.75") and Abagaile Kimbrell's fifth place finish in the 3000 Meter Run in a time of 10:17.06.

The Spartans now begin preparations for the 2020 East Coast Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, which take place on Saturday, March 22nd at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Events begin at 5pm.

 

Top 10 Finishers (By Event) at the 2020 Fastrack National Invitational

Men's Events

200 Meter Dash: Lavonno Mitchell - 22.40 - 2nd Place

200 Meter Dash Invitational: Quazier Dailey - 22.11 - 4th Place & Dante Brown - 22.19 - 5th Place

400 Meter Dash: Mich Philistin - 50.68 - 8th Place

400 Meter Dash Invitational: Lugduni DesRosiers - 49.74 - 7th Place

5000 Meter Run: Aidan Russell - 15:08.42 - 6th Place

60 Meter Hurdles: Jacob Rojas - 9.28 - 8th Place

4x400 Meter Relay: Lugduni DesRosiers, Makendy Midouin, Josh Mallard & Mich Philistin - 3:22.85 - 5th Place

High Jump: DeAndre Smith - 2.04m/6'8.25" - 2nd Place

Long Jump: Dante Brown - 7.23m/23'8.75" - 2nd Place

Women's Events

200 Meter Dash: Kalesha Darisme - 26.78 - 10th Place

1 Mile Run: Christina Maretzo - 5:03.61 - 6th Place

3000 Meter Run: Abagaile Kimbrell - 10:17.06 - 5th Place

Pole Vault: Laura Herbes - 2.90m/9'6.25" - 7th Place