Track and Cross Country
Justin Time
Co-captain Justin Grinstead finished second in the 400-meter hurdles at the UCF invitational over the weekend, finishing the race in 54.15 seconds. Grinstead also came in 10th in the 200-meter dash.
Skipping All The Way To The Track
If you search sophomore Christine Reed’s name on YouTube, you’ll find the pole-vaulter and heptathlete jumping at a dizzying speed to Lil Wayne’s “A Milli.” Her concentration and confidence makes the sport seem effortless.
Overcoming Hurdles
In deciding which sport to commit to, sophomore Christine Reed ultimately stopped competing in world championships for jump roping in order to pursue a collegiate career in the pentathlon.
Rain Shortens Solid Performances in Texas
For the Harvard men’s and women’s track and field teams, last Friday was a day to impress.
Not a Week Link
Rookie Olivia Weeks put up another strong showing in her final indoor meet, finishing third in the triple jump at ECAC’s this weekend. Weeks had the highest individual finish for the Crimson, leaping 12.21 meters.
Track Closes Indoor Season with School Records
Riding the momentum of its team performance at the Ivy League Championships a week ago, the Harvard track and field team sent athletes to three different meets this weekend, notching a number of standout finishes.
Harvard Takes Home Fourth at Heps
Both the men's and women's track teams took fourth place at the 2010 Indoor Heptagonal Championships this weekend at Dartmouth.
Brady's Bunch
Co-captain Jack Brady, shown here in outdoor action, picked up a pair of top-three finishes at Indoor Heps. Brady’s performance aided the men’s squad in its fourth-place finish, which the women matched.
SPORTS BRIEF: Track and Field Uses Meet as Opportunity To Prepare for Heps
With the annual Heptagonal Championship only four days away, Sunday’s USATF New England Championships at Harvard’s Gordon Indoor Track provided a perfect opportunity for members of the Crimson’s track and field teams to get one more race under their belt.
Men’s and Women’s Squads Place Second at HYP
Just a week after sweeping both the men’s and women’s track and field competition at the Battle of Beantown, both Harvard track teams were left playing second fiddle to home team and Ivy League rival Princeton this Saturday at the annual HYP Meet.
Lee-der of the Pack
Junior co-captain Thea Lee and the Harvard track team, shown here in earlier action, came up short at HYP this weekend, as both the men’s and women’s squads placed second to Princeton but defeated Yale. Harvard coach Jason Saretsky showed optimism though, given that a number of young athletes posted strong showings over the weekend, earning wins in many events.
HYP-HOP
The Crimson track and field team will face Yale and Princeton tomorrow at the HYP Meet. Last weekend, the Harvard men and women captured the overall victory at the Battle of Beantown. At that meet, co-captain Jack Brady took first place in the shot put and freshman Carlyle Davis won the 500-meter run. The women’s team also finished first in the 4x400 relay.
Harvard Takes on Challengers at HYP Meet
After winning the Battle of Beantown last weekend, the Harvard men’s and women’s track and field teams look to continue their success as they take on Yale and Princeton tomorrow.
Men and Women Earn Battle of Beantown Titles
Last Saturday at Gordon Indoor Track, both the men and women’s squads finished ahead of local rivals Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern, taking home not one but two Beanpot trophies.
Mr. Darcy
Sophomore Darcy Wilson and a number of standout Crimson performers helped Harvard win its second-consecutive title at the Battle of Beantown. Wilson, who finished second in the 800, was one of three Crimson sophomores to qualify for IC4As, joining classmates Steven Geloneck and John Dingus.
