The Great Danes showed their strength at the Cornell Invite, finishing second with 125 points. Cornell took the leading spot with 174 points, while Binghamton followed at 45 points. Other teams included Queen’s University, Syracuse, SUNY Delhi, and Colgate.
Several athletes had standout performances. Fifth-year runner Adaliz Hunt dazzled everyone by cutting her 60m dash time to 7.39 seconds, now standing as the second-best in the program’s history. She edged past former runners Dayleen Santana Rodriguez and Stephanie Osuji, both at 7.40 seconds in 2018. The record remains with Dominique Clarke at 7.38 seconds.
Freshman Tianna Rhoomes made her mark as well, entering the top ten in the 60m dash by finishing with 7.55 seconds, tying her for sixth in program history. Meanwhile, senior Brinesha Derrick-Bain clocked a personal record of 8.47 seconds in the 60m hurdles, tying for fifth in the program’s rankings.
In total, the Great Danes secured four first-place finishes across various events. In addition to Hunt’s win in the 60m dash, Jaymee Yelton took first in the 800m. The team triumphed in the 4x400m relay, and Nattaly Lindo won the weight throw.
Overall, 13 athletes finished in the top three of their respective events. As the team gears up for their next challenge, they’re set to compete one more time before the America East Championship on February 20-21. This final meet will surely be crucial for those looking to improve their standings.
For some historical context, the Great Danes have been steadily improving over the years. Recently, they’ve become a rising force in track and field, showcasing young talents alongside seasoned athletes.
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