Staten Island, N.Y. - On Friday, the St. Thomas Aquinas College Track & Field program hosted the seventh edition of the Spartan Invitational at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. The invitational saw over 500 athletes take part in events, with Division I, II, III schools all competing.

 

Headlining the women's performances were Ciara Durcan's One Mile Race Walk victory, where she came in at a time of 7:23.29. Also the 4x200 Meter Relay team of Ciara Doyle, Megan Murphy, Isabella Esposito & Emma Neil placed sixth, crossing the finish line in 1:58.28.

 

On the men's side of the ledger, Elizah Gordon took a second place finish in the 60 Meter Dash, coming in at 7.03 and the 4x200 Meter Relay team of Shawn Benard, Elizah Gordon, Akeem Howell & Leelan Maxwell placed fourth, crossing the finish line in 1:32.59.

St. Thomas Aquinas returns to action next Friday, January 20, as the Spartans travel to the 168th Street Armory in New York City for the Ramapo College Opener. Events begin at 10am.

 

Top 10 Finishers (By Event) at St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartan Invitational

Men's Events 

60 Meter Dash: Elizah Gordon - 7.03 (2nd Place)

1000 Meter Run: Andrew Drescher - 2:37.60 (6th Place)

4x200 Meter Relay: Shawn Benard, Elizah Gordon, Akeem Howell & Leelan Maxwell - 1:32.59 (4th Place)

Pole Vault: Ryan Folmer - 3.42m/11'2.5" (8th Place)

Shot Put: Kevin Campbell - 12.69m/41'7.75" (8th Place)

Women's Events

60 Meter Hurdles: Nicole Gysin - 10.23 (10th Place)

4x200 Meter Relay: Ciara Doyle, Megan Murphy, Isabella Esposito & Emma Neil - 1:58.28 (6th Place)

High Jump: Nicole Gysin - 1.50m/4'11" (7th Place)

One Mile Race Walk: Ciara Durcan - 7:23.39 (1st Place)

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS