St. John's University Athletics
Friday, February 4
New York, NY (The Armory)
St. John's University
at
Armory Columbia Challenge
Photo by: Ariana Celifarco/The Armory
St. John’s Competes at Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge
2/6/2022 1:18:00 PM | Women's Track and Field
The Red Storm notched several top-five finishes against top competition
NEW YORK- The St. John's track and field team competed in seven events against some of the best student-athletes in the nation at the Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge. The Red Storm finished 15th as a team at the Armory over the weekend.
Reigning BIG EAST Track Athlete of the Week Leah Anderson continued her impressive indoor season with several top-three finishes. The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native notched her third straight win in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.89. Anderson also competed in the invitational 400-meter dash, finishing in third with a time of 55.16.
In the college section of the 400-meter dash, Skyy Diop and Avon Samuels posted strong results. Diop grabbed fifth place with a time of 56.25 while Samuels finished in 10th with a time of 56.38.
In the jumping events, Amanda Belgrave recorded a new personal-best in the triple jump, leaping a distance of 11.63 meters.
Samantha Morillo recorded a toss of 15.70 meters to earn a season-best distance in the weight throw.
The Johnnies will be back in action on Friday, Feb. 11 when it returns to The Armory to take part in the Rutgers Invitational.
Reigning BIG EAST Track Athlete of the Week Leah Anderson continued her impressive indoor season with several top-three finishes. The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native notched her third straight win in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.89. Anderson also competed in the invitational 400-meter dash, finishing in third with a time of 55.16.
In the college section of the 400-meter dash, Skyy Diop and Avon Samuels posted strong results. Diop grabbed fifth place with a time of 56.25 while Samuels finished in 10th with a time of 56.38.
In the jumping events, Amanda Belgrave recorded a new personal-best in the triple jump, leaping a distance of 11.63 meters.
Samantha Morillo recorded a toss of 15.70 meters to earn a season-best distance in the weight throw.
The Johnnies will be back in action on Friday, Feb. 11 when it returns to The Armory to take part in the Rutgers Invitational.
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