Track & Field Competes at Widener Final Qualifier

By: Contact: Hannah Hirst; Assistant Athletic Communication Director

CHESTER, PA. – The New Jersey City University (NJCU) track and field team competed at the Widener Final Qualifier on Monday, May 12, as a final opportunity for athletes to secure qualifying marks for the upcoming All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Championships.

On the women’s side, Raven Orange (Carteret, N.J./Carteret) led the way, competing in the 100-meter dash preliminaries, finishing in ninth place with a personal-best time of 12.70 seconds. Orange also raced in the 200-meter dash later in the day, clocking in at 26.48 seconds, which earned her 21st place.

In the men’s 800-meter run, Jeremiah Saunders (Bloomfield, N.J./Bloomfied) and Goncalo Carvalho (Newark, N.J./East Side High School) represented the Gothic Knights. Saunders achieved a significant milestone by setting a new personal record of 2:05.66, finishing 78th overall. Carvalho followed closely, registering a time of 2:08.74 to place 81st.

In the field events, Pratt Charles (Jersey City, N.J./University Charter) competed in the men’s long jump and delivered a solid performance with a best mark of 6.58 meters, which earned him 12th place overall.

UP NEXT:

Select members of the NJCU track and field team will advance to compete in the AARTFC Championships on Wednesday, May 14, with events scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m.

 

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