Staten Island, N.Y. - Returning to action for the first time in three weeks due to the holiday break, the St. Thomas Aquinas College Indoor Track & Field team competed in the Wagner College Invitational on Friday at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island.
Battling opponents from Divisions I, II and III; the Spartans saw outstanding performances from Jayden Bennermon, who placed fourth in the High Jump with a leap of 1.95m (6'4.75") and Skylar Moreno, who finished seventh in the 800 meter run, with a time of 2:26:89.
Emmanuel Mena Jimenez once again had a record setting day, as the West Haverstraw, N.Y. native set a new STAC standard in the Weight Throw, with a first place toss of 18.40m/60'4.5"). Mena Jimenez now ranks #15 in NCAA Division II for the event.
STAC will next host its annual Spartan Invitational, which takes place on Friday, January 13 at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island. Events are scheduled to get underway beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Top 10 Finishers (By Event) at Wagner College Invitational
Men's Events
High Jump: Jayden Bennermon - 1.95m/6'4.75" (4th Place)
Shot Put: Emmanuel Mena Jimenez - 14.31m/46'11.5" (7th Place)
Weight Throw: Emmanuel Mena Jimenez - 18.40m/60'4.5" (1st Place) *NEW SCHOOL RECORD*
Women's Events
800 Meter Run: Skylar Moreno - 2:26.89 (7th Place)
3000 Meter Run: Gabriella Mott - 11:54.45 (10th Place)
4x400 Meter Relay: Skylar Moreno, Isabella Esposito, Megan Murphy & Emma Neil - 4:45.90 (9th Place)
High Jump: Nicole Gysin - 1.45m/4'9" (10th Place)