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St. John's Twilight Invitational
May 15, 1999

Marando Wins Shot Put; Oliveri 2nd in Pole Vault at
St. John's Invitational

 

JAMAICA, NY -- University of Delaware senior Tom Marando won the shot put and sophomore Carol Oliveri placed second in the pole vault to lead the Blue Hen men's and women's outdoor track and field teams at the St. John's University Twilight Invitational at DaSilva Field.

Marando captured his third shot put title of the spring as he won the event with a distance of 52-7 1/4.

Also for the Delaware men, Sam Yarrington placed seventh in the hammer with a toss of 166-9. Brandon Jones also competed in the 100 meters but did not advance to the finals.

On the women's side, Oliveri was the Hens' top finisher, placing second in the pole vault with a leap of 10-0. Also for the Hens, Brandy Connell placed third in the hammer (165-7), Janna Mattey was fourth in the pole vault with a leap of 9-0 and Erin Belz was seventh overall in the discus with a throw of 121-9.

 

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