NEW HAVEN, CONN. – The Princeton women’s track and field team is aiming for a historic third Triple Crown as they opened the 2025 Ivy Outdoor Heptagonal Championships this weekend.
On the first day, the team shined, with two athletes winning individual titles and six others contributing points. Competing in 16 of the 17 events, they currently lead the team standings with 60 points, while Harvard trails with 50.
One of the standout moments came from senior captain Shea Greene. She set a new meet record in the javelin with her first throw of 52.81m. On her final attempt, she launched an impressive throw of 53.44m, breaking her own previous record and securing her third Ivy League Outdoor Javelin Championship title.
In the same javelin event, teammate Niki Woods secured second place with a throw of 48.21m, contributing to a total of 22 points for Princeton.
The long jump saw another impressive performance. Georgina Scoot soared to 6.51m, setting both an Outdoor Heps meet record and a new program record. Her achievement surpassed her previous record of 6.49m set last year. Alex Kelly also performed admirably, jumping 6.32m to claim second place, bringing another 18 points to the team.
In the hammer throw, Angela McAuslan-Kelly secured silver with a throw of 62.53m. She celebrated her win by grabbing an Ivy Heps sweatshirt, matching her shiny new medal.
Tessa Mudd also made her mark by finishing third in the pole vault with a height of 4.02m. In a tactical race, sophomore Anna McNatt added another six points for Princeton, finishing third in the 10000m with a time of 34:41.72.
Several athletes also excelled in the preliminaries. Mena Scatchard and Hannah Riggins both qualified for the final in the 1500m, running 4:26.40 and 4:33.99, respectively. Adelaide Asante secured her spots for the 100 hurdles and 400 hurdles with times of 13.73 and 1:00.01. Maisha Atkinson won her heat in the 200m with a time of 23.85, setting her up for tomorrow’s race. The dynamic duo Olivia Martin and Maddie Cramer both advanced to the finals in the 800m.
As they gear up for day two, the Tigers remain focused on their goal of completing the Triple Crown. Assistant Coach Brad Hunt emphasized, “Day one is about setting the table so that you can feast on day two.” Armed with this mindset, the team is ready to chase their dreams on Sunday.
The tournament not only showcases athletic talent but also reflects the hard work and dedication of the athletes throughout the season. With the right mindset and teamwork, Princeton is poised for success.