NEW YORK – Colgate track & field competed among 28 teams in the Ramapo College Season Opener held in the New York Armory.

Sophomore Cole Blair topped the men's long jump podium, as he crushed the competition with a mark of 7.24m. The following best came in at 6.81m. 

Owen McMorrow and Zach Williams set personal records of 15:42.10 and 15:46.97 in the men's 5000m. 

Emma Pizer ran for a time of 5:13.06 in the women's mile, sealing third place. Andrew Sullivan and David Stephens collected times of 4:47.35 and 4:47.60 in the men's mile. 

Sara Tabibian placed third in the women's 400m with a time of 58.16. Fellow Raider Katie Caracciolo ran a personal record of 1:03.03.

Carollin Mellin found herself just outside of the top three in the women's 800m. The junior ran for a time of 2:19.58.

Ryan Krill topped the best of the Raiders in the men's 200m, running for a time of 22.91. Krill's time landed him just outside the top five. Clare Gillis finished second in the women's 200m with a time of 25.46.

Addison Hillerbrand landed just inside the top 10 in the women's 3000m as she ran for a personal record of 11:05.35. 

Owen Holland collected a top-five finish in the men's 3000m with a time of 8:55.76. Juniors Gavin Fowler and Peter Marks recorded personal records. 

Samuel Epstein grabbed a second-place finish in the men's pole vault with a mark of 4.40m. 

Junior Nick Johnson finished with a personal record of 13.85m in the men's weight throw. 

FROM THE SOURCE
Head Coach Chelsea France 

"Today was a phenomenal day for our team across the board with many personal records set. This team's energy on the track was contagious and I was happy to see how this group continues to come together and push each other toward our goals. They are hungry and building upon their performances week by week; I'm excited for the future of this team."

UP NEXT
The Raiders return home for a week of practice before taking the day trip to Utica, N.Y. for the Blue and Orange Invite. The meet is set to take place on Jan. 27-28.