Lions Win Six Events at Rutgers Holiday Classic

Friday, December 1

New York, N.Y.

10:00 a.m.

Columbia University

Rutgers Holiday Classic

Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin

12/1/2023 5:30:00 PM | Track and Field

RESULTS

Lions kick things off at the Rutgers Holiday Classic on Friday morning

NEW YORK — The Columbia track & field team began its indoor season on Friday morning at the Rutgers Holiday Classic at the Armory. The Lions had a really successful start to the year, winning six events in a competitive field.

Columbia's distance runners had a fantastic day, as the Lions came out victorious in both mile races and both 3000m races. Lucy Henkel won the women's mile with a time of 4:56.53, while Caleb Gartner won the men's mile with a time of 4:11.69. Rory Clare won the women's 3000m run with a time of 9:51.78, while Michael Danzi won the men's 3000m with a time of 8:10.08.

The women's distance medley relay team had a great debut, coming in first place. Camylin Blake, Olivia Schmitt, Kali Long, and Henkel clocked in with a time of 12:08.20 to finish off the the meet with a victory.

The Lions also fared well in field events, with Yoosang Kim winning the men's shot put with a mark of 17.02m. Jada Mia Puryear came in third in the women's shot put with a mark of 13.34m.

In addition, Norina Khanzada took second in the women's high jump with a mark of 1.65m, while Joshua Adams placed third in the men's long jump with a mark of 6.92m.

Full results from the Rutgers Holiday classic, including all of Columbia's other top finishers, can be found HERE.

ON DECK:
Next weekend, the Lions will race at the Yale Season Opener on Saturday in New Haven. The meet is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.

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