MIRAMAR, Fla. - The Nova Southeastern Track & Field team began its 2022 season on Saturday evening from the Ansin Sports Complex. The Sharks competed against Florida Tech, Lynn, Embry-Riddle, St. Thomas (Fla.), and Florida College.
It was a tremendous start to our season, we had Aaron Weimer, Ivanova Yanes and Eden Toal setting numerous records," said Head Coach Bryan Hagopian. "We started our season with a win, busting the 'rust off our spikes' and we're ready to rock-and-roll. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for our team."
Christina Adams was the first Shark to finish, placing second, in the 1500. Adams completed the race with a time of 5:11.32. Julie Bruggner (5th/5:23.61), Leah Marville (6th/5:24.42), Caitlyn Rogers (7th/5:24.91) and Taylar Sherman (10th/5:44.12) all added top-10 finishes for Nova Southeastern.
In the 800-run, Tessa Grotzinger (6th/2:41.26) and Lauren Breski (9/2:51.54) earned top-10 finishes for Nova Southeastern. Holden Decker placed sixth in men's 800-run with a time of 2:02.87.
The Sharks absolutely dominated the 3000, with Ivanova Yanes taking the victory in 10:33.72. Following behind the two-time Sunshine State Conference First-Teamer was Eden Toal (10:36.67), Kamila Soja (3rd/10:44/15), and Corinne Renshaw (4th/10:49.74). Maya Espinosa (fifth), Isabella Aristizabal (sixth), and Lia Smerina (tenth) also raced well in the 3000-meter.
Aaron Weimer and Joseph Salerno placed first and second, respectively in the 3000-run on the men's side, with Weimer finishing in 8:46.31 and Salerno placing in second with a time of 8:48.98.
The Sharks will next compete at the Tampa Invitational on Fri., March 4, in Tampa, Fla.
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