New England Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships

The New England Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships were held at the US Coast Guard Academy last Friday and Saturday in New London.

Friday featured day one of the multi-event competitions as well as field events, qualifying rounds in the dashes and finals in the 5K and 10K.

In the men's pole vault, Ian Stebbins of Bowdoin College cleared 16-6.75 to win the event on countbacks. Vaulting the same height for second place was Chris Koskinen of Connecticut College. Ben Drummey of the University of Southern Maine cleared 16'-3" to secure the third position.

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In the men's javelin, Liam Bourassa of Fitchburg State University recorded the longest throw of the day at a distance of 226-4.25. In second place, a mere two inches behind, was Corey Stalters representing Bridgewater State University (226-2.25). Liam Higgins of Massachusetts Maritime Academy finished in the third spot with a throw of 207-10.5.

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The women's 5,000 was won by Paige Phillips of the United States Coast Guard Academy in a seasonal best time of 17:08.49. Finishing in second place and running a personal best time of 17:21.85 was Kiera Tallas of Connecticut College. Katya Henisz

of Tufts University also ran a personal record, finishing in third place with a time of 17:23.91.

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The fast times continued in the women's 10,000 meter run. Haley Oliver of Rhode Island College ran a seasonal best time of 36:31.26 to take the win. In second place, running a personal best of 36:50.77 was Nikki Chopra of Amherst. Carolyn Day of Gordon College finished in third place (also with a personal record) running 36:56.73

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In the men's 5,000 meter race, Noah Mahoney of Wesleyan University finished in first with a time of 15:11.26. Noah's teammate Will Wise finished in the second position, running 15:34.17. Jack Crum of Bates College ran just under sixteen minutes to finish in third place.