Track & Field Finishes Raleigh Relays and Sam Howell Invite

Thursday, March 28

Raleigh, N.C.

5:00 p.m.

Columbia University

Raleigh Relays

Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Stockton Photo, Inc.

Track & Field Finishes Raleigh Relays and Sam Howell Invite

3/30/2024 10:12:00 PM | Track and Field

Raleigh Relays Results Sam Howell Results

Talha Syed sets new program record in 10,000m

NEW YORK — The Columbia outdoor track & field team had a busy couple of days, taking part in the Raleigh Relays hosted by NC State on Thursday and Friday, before finishing up the weekend on Saturday at the Sam Howell Invite hosted by Princeton.

The highlight of the weekend came in North Carolina, where Talha Syed set a new program record in the 10,000m with a time of 28:42.00. His teammate Charlie Siebert clocked the second fastest time in Columbia history in the same race, finishing with a time of 28:52.98. Owen Lockyer was right behind them, crossing the finish line with a time of 29:58.8 which is the fourth fastest time in program history.

Elsewhere at the Raleigh Relays, Devon Davey had the highest finish for the Lions, finishing in ninth in the 400m with a time of 47.93. He also finished 18th in the 200m with a time of 21.67.

The women were led by Mary Caroline Heinen who finished in 16th in the 10,000m with a time of 33:19.09. Sydney Goldson placed 17th in the 400m with a time of 56.69. Nikki Vanasse finished in 18th in the 1,500m with a mark of 4:19.68.

In New Jersey, Leanna Johnston picked up a big win for Columbia in the 10,000m, placing first with a time of 35:19.91. Camilyn Blake won silver in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.05, while McKinlee Morris took fourth in the discus with a mark of 41.49m.

Obiora Okeke and Jacob Ireland both had third-place finishes to lead the men. Okeke took third in the shot put with a mark of 16.90m, while Ireland placed third in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:06.10.

Full results from the Raleigh Relays, including all of the Lions' top performers and times, can be found HERE.

Full results from the Sam Howell Invite, including all of the Lions' top performers and times, can be found HERE.

ON DECK:
Next up for the Lions will be the METS Outdoor Championships being held at Randall's Island on Saturday, April 6. The meet will begin at 9 a.m.

Columbia's schedule for the rest of the 2024 outdoor schedule can be found HERE.

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