Gaels Take On The Great Danes Classic

Gaels Take On The Great Danes Classic

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The Iona College men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams competed in a crowded field today in the Great Dane Classic at the Ocean Breeze Track & Field Complex.

The standout performance from the Gael’s was sophomore Rachel Garn top 10 finish in the mile run; in a competitive field, Garn’s time of 5:09.99 placed her ninth overall.

As the spring semester kicks off this upcoming week, the Maroon & Gold will head down to Staten Island, NY on Friday, Jan 22 for the Gotham Cup.

Women:

800m: Rachel Garn, 24th, 2:22.80; Kara McKenna, 48th, 2:29.63

Mile-Run: Rachel Garn, 9th, 5:09.99; Kara McKenna, 17th, 5:16.28

Men:

800m: Robert Kirsty, 50th, 2:04.22

Mile-Run: Andy Adamovics, 16th, 4:20.41; Andrew Tario, 24th, 4:23.20; Robert Kirsty, 44th, 4:35.81