Posted: Feb 15, 2025
Women's Highlights
Sophomore Kelaiyah Johnston had a strong day in the jumps, placing second in the long jump with a mark of 4.66 meters, and then winning the triple jump with a mark of 10.24 meters.
On the track, sophomore Lilit Arakelyan finished second overall in the 1500m with a time of 4:55.49, then came back to win the 800m with a personal best of 2:27.91.
Men's Highlights
Freshman Maxwell Harvey had a great day in the high jump, tying for first place with a solid jump of 1.85 meters.
Freshman Julien Rivera set a new personal record in the javelin with a throw of 39.73 meters, earning second place and showing great progress.
Sophomores Fabrizio Valdivia and Juan Zamora III ran a tactical race in the 1500m, finishing first and second in their heat with finishing times of 4:15.98 and 4:16.36
Freshman Evan Ellersieck took first place on his first collegiate 5000 Meters, finishing in 16:31.41 despite already competing in the 1500 Meters earlier in the day.
To wrap up the meet, the Vaqueros took on the 4×400m relay. The team of Kanzagian, Amaya, Navarro, and Zamora ran courageously, securing second place in their heat with a time of 3:44.01.