HAMILTON – The Colgate men's and women's track and field teams competed in multiple meets this weekend. The Virginia Challenge from Apr. 19 - Apr. 20 and Buffalo Invitational on Saturday, Apr. 20.

COACH FRANCE'S COMMENTS

"Today was the final tune up weekend leading to the conference and I was very pleased to see a number of individuals move up in Patriot League rankings this week. Two program records fell in the men's 4x100m and women's 200m on a very big stage in Virginia. Across the board whether in Buffalo or Virginia, we had student-athletes rise to the occasion and compete hard. They are ready to get back to work in training to prepare for the mental and physical tests ahead in our championship segment of our season."

WOMEN

Virginia Challenge

Melinda Haagensen placed third in the pole vault with a 3.69m vault.

Clare Gillis placed eighth in the 200m dash setting a new program record crossing the finish line at 24.08.

Buffalo Invitational

Carollin Mellin brought home the gold in the 800m with a time of 2:17.70.

Katherine Wand finished second in the javelin throw with fellow Raider, Whitney Smith, finishing right behind her in third.

Oonagh Last placed third in the 400m dash crossing the finish line at 1:02.77.

MEN

Virginia Challenge

Colgate set a new program record in the 4x100m. The relay unit finished with a blazing 41.15 seconds.

Ethan Eisner competed in the 400m dash.

Cole Blair finished sixth in the long jump with a leap of 7.33m.

Sam Epstein placed in the pole vault.

Buffalo Invitational

Henry Lewinsohn brought home the gold in the javelin throw with a huge 47.64m throw.

Dakin Ebmeyer continued his historic first year bringing home the silver in the 1500m. Teammate Liam Davis finished fourth in the event.

Nick Johnson placed third in both the discus throw and hammer throw.

The relay team of Arison Cruz, Owen DeMatt, Jack Gabrielle, and Nicholas Larson placed fourth in the 4x400m.

Bo Lynett placed in the high jump.

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The Raiders prepare for the upcoming Outdoor Patriot League Championships in Lewisburg, Pa. The Championships are scheduled for Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4.