Track & Field Fares Well at Larry Ellis Invite

PRINCETON, N.J.  — The Columbia track & field team competed in the Larry Ellis Invite this weekend hosted by Princeton at Weaver Stadium. 

The Lions did fantastic at this meet, collecting a myriad of top finishes, specifically in the field and distance running events.

Obiora Okeke continued his strong outdoor season, placing third in discuss with a mark of 54.34m. In long jump, Joshua Adamns placed fourth with a mark of 7.49m. Parker Kim kept up his momentum by finishing fifth in hammer throw with a mark of 62.49m.

Gavin White was the men’s top finisher in a distance event, placing second in the 1500m with a time of 3:53.14.

The women’s team also had a few placements in the top five of distance events.

In the 1500m, three lions placed in the top five: Brigid McCabe, Scarlett Martin, and Olivia Martin. McCabe placed third with a time of 4:38.86. Scarlett came in second with a time of 4:38.65 and Olivia was right behind in fourth with a time of 4:38.92.

Lucy Henkel raced the 800m, finishing fourth with a time of 2:04.45. Jada Mia Puryear had yet another top finish, placing fifth in discus with a mark of 47.2m.

 

Full results from the Larry Ellis Invite, including all of Columbia’s other top finishers, can be found HERE. 

 

ON DECK:

On May 10th, the Lions are back in action, competing in the Ivy League Outdoor Heps in New Haven. The Outdoor Heps will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue on Sunday.

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