Track & Field Competes at Colonial Relays

Results

Williamsburg, Va. - The Fordham track & field team returned to Virginia this week for their second outdoor meet of the season, the Colonial Relays, hosted by William & Mary University in Williamsburg.
 
On the men's side, Fordham scored in three events, led by Thomas Slattery who finished second overall in the 5,000 meter run in 14:20.96. Also scoring for the Rams was Michael Petersen who placed eighth in the 400 meter dash in 48.80 and Fritz Heinrich who placed seventh overall in the 3,000 meter run in 8:34.11.

 
Other top performers on the men's side included Jared Benn (17^th – 49.58) in the 400 meter dash, Richard Webber (28^th – 22.91) in the 200 meter dash and Louis Santelli (20^th – 3:56.13) and Sean Phillips (28^th – 3:57.94) in the 1,500 meter run.
 
The men are currently tied for 18^th place in the team standings with 12 points.

 

On the women's side, Fordham was led by Nkeka Pinheiro who had two top-20 finishes on Friday, placing tenth in the 200 meter dash in 25.49 and 16^th in the 100 meter dash in 12.56. Also competing in the 200 was Mary Kate Kenny who finished 15^th in 25.78.
 
Other top performers on the women's side included Merissa Wright (17^th – 58.64) in the 400 meter dash, Laurel Fisher (20^th – 11:03.60) in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, Morgan Menzzasalma (38^th – 1:06.68) in the 400 meter hurdles and Shanna Heaney (36^th – 2:14.55) in the 800 meter run.
 
The final day of the Colonial Relays begins at 10:00 AM on Saturday.