T&F Wraps Up Larry Ellis Invitational With Three Victories

PRINCETON, NJ – The University of Pennsylvania track and field team wrapped up the two-day Larry Ellis Invitational at Princeton on Saturday, earning three victories and making four movements in the program record book.

On the men’s side, Michael Keehan earned a Victory in the Steeplechase, clocking a time of 8: 48.50, while William Hare came through in the fourth with a time of 8: 54.18. Zubeir Dagane put his name at eighth in program history in the 5,000m, crossing the line in fifth with a time of 14: 08.47.

The Quakers had several top five finishes as well, including Charlie King (3: 53.01) and Jared Cooper (3: 54.01) taking second and fifth, respectively, in the 1,500m. At the field events, Cameron Landis took fifth in the shot put with a distance of 17.48m, while Mark Anselmi took second in the high jump with a clearance of 2.05m.

On the Women’s side, Mayyi Mahama claimed a top mark in the hammer throw with a toss of 64.26m. Victoria Agyin had a great outing as well in jumps, taking third in the long jump with a distance of 5.75m and earning second in the triple jump with a distance of 12.33m to land fifth in program history. Tamara Grahovac finished fourth in the triple jump, Landing at 12.02m.

At the high jump, Claire Moreau and Addie Renner each cleared 1.74m. Moreau took second after clearing it on her first attempt, while Renner took fourth overall, clearing the height on her third attempt.

On the track, Skyla Wilson took first in the 400m hurdles with a time of 59.22. She edged out teammate Haley Rizekwho took second with a time of 59.41 for third in program history. Aliya Garozzo took fourth in the event with a time of 1: 00.96, moving her into sixth in history.

Isabella Whittaker wrapped up the top five finishes in the 200m, clocking a time of 24.57 for second place.

The Quakers split up once again next weekend, as part of the team will head to the Virginia Challenge and the other part will head to the Widener Invitational. Both are two-day events set to begin on Friday, April 22nd.

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