Category: Women’s Track & Field

Men's Track & Field, Sports, Women's Track & Field

Matt Centrowitz Returns Back to Where It All Started to Bolster Running Program

by John Jackson Sports Editor Manhattan College had a reunion this past August with a former Jasper student-athlete who has accomplished numerous things over the last 44 years since he attended college in Riverdale. That former Jasper, Matt Centrowitz, was named director of the college’s cross country and track and field programs beginning on Aug. 1. Centrowitz has had a storied running and coaching career. As a … Continue reading Matt Centrowitz Returns Back to Where It All Started to Bolster Running Program

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Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor A lot has happened around Manhattan College athletics since the Jaspers finished their finals to conclude the spring 2018 semester. Over the past few months, there have been teams that finished their 2018 seasons, teams that welcomed incoming student-athletes and coaches, former Jaspers continuing on their playing careers, preseason honors and polls released and a few sports with seasons that … Continue reading Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More

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Senior Maddie Arndt’s Student-Athlete Experience Shapes Career

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor Senior Maddie Arndt, a marketing major and digital media minor from Merrimac, Mass., chose Manhattan College almost four years ago for the change in scenery from the suburban town she calls home. Arndt was recruited to come to Manhattan as a pole vaulter, and before her first visit to Manhattan, Arndt hadn’t visited New York City. “Once I got off at … Continue reading Senior Maddie Arndt’s Student-Athlete Experience Shapes Career

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MAAC Record Falls, Individual Awards Abound at 2018 MAAC Championships

  The Manhattan College men’s and women’s track and field teams took a trip down to 216 Fort Washington Avenue on Feb. 17-Feb. 18 to participate in the 2018 MAAC Indoor Championships held in the New Balance Armory Track and Field Center. The men finished in third place and the women finished in fourth place. While neither team took home a MAAC title, the runners … Continue reading MAAC Record Falls, Individual Awards Abound at 2018 MAAC Championships

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Running Through the Line, Track and Field Looking Strong

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor On Thursday Feb. 1, the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams started two days of competition at the Metropolitan Championships. At the end of competition, the Men’s team finished in second place while the Women’s team placed fifth overall. Highlights from the Women’s competition included Lisa Fajardo continuing her record-breaking season by setting another school record, this time in the … Continue reading Running Through the Line, Track and Field Looking Strong

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Track and Field Distance Medley Relay Team Breaks School Record By 0.67 Seconds

On Jan. 27, the Manhattan College track and field team followed up a record-breaking performance from the day prior with breaking another school record. On Jan. 26 at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, Lisa Fajardo bested Cheryl Simoni’s 30-year-old 3,000-meter indoor time of 9:43.07 with a time of 9:39.00. Then the next day, Erin Spadaccini, Mikeisha Kelly, Kelly Gorman and Fajardo all combined … Continue reading Track and Field Distance Medley Relay Team Breaks School Record By 0.67 Seconds

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How Does She Do It? Lisa Fajardo Breaks Manhattan College’s 3,000 Meter Record

On Jan. 26, junior Lisa Fajardo set a new school record for the 3000-meter indoor race. She broke the previous record by four seconds, ending up with a time of 9:39:00 which was good for ninth overall and fourth among college competitors. The Quadrangle: How did you get into running, and how long have you been running? Lisa Fajardo: I started running just a few … Continue reading How Does She Do It? Lisa Fajardo Breaks Manhattan College’s 3,000 Meter Record

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What’s Up During Winter Break?

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor During winter break, Jaspers are everywhere. Some study abroad, others travel with their L.O.V.E. Trips, some stay home and the athletes continue working hard and preparing for games, meets and upcoming seasons. The men’s basketball team beat Hofstra University on Dec. 20 and Fairfield University on Dec. 30 with scores of 63-61 and 61-58. The team started the new year on the right … Continue reading What’s Up During Winter Break?

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Manhattan Indoor Track and Field Teams Already Providing Much to Discuss

Manhattan College’s track and field teams opened up their 2017-2018 indoor campaign with a bang on Dec. 1 and since then have already had a record-breaking jump, some qualifying marks, a couple of MAAC Performers of the Week, a lot of personal bests and plenty of first place finishes in events. “I’m liking what I’m seeing,” said head coach Kerri Gallagher. “Everybody seems positive on … Continue reading Manhattan Indoor Track and Field Teams Already Providing Much to Discuss

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