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Metropolitan Athletic Congress New Balance Open
February 21, 2003

Bochet, Gemmill Claim Distance Titles for Blue Hens

 

NEW YORK -- Three University of Delaware athletes captured first place finishes among collegiate runners as the Blue Hens competed at the Metropolitan Athletic Congress/New Balance Open Indoor Track and Field Meet Friday night.

The Delaware men won two events as Dave Sherman captured the 400 meters (50.52) and Nate Irvin won the 200 meters in 22.76. Nick Riordan was second in both the long jump (20-2 1/2) and triple jump (43-3) while John Morgan was second in the 800 meters (1:55.80), and Jim DelGrosso was fourth in the 400 meters (51.26). Jerome Holder was also fourth in both the 200 meters (23.27) and 400 meters (51.99).

On the women's side, Delaware got victories from Erin Gemmill in the 1,500 meters (4:38.59) and Sarah Bochet in the 800 meters (2:24.35) while Tyechia Smith placed second in the 400 meters while breaking her own school record with a time of 58.01.

Other Blue Hen runners-up were Elizabeth Russell in the long jump (15-10 1/2), Amanda Crouse placed second in the triple jump (33-9 1/2) and third in the long jump (15-9 1/4), and Daniella Price was third in the 200 meters (25.74).

AGATE:

No Team Scoring (Individual finish based on finish among collegiate runners).

Delaware Women's Competitors:

1st Place - Erin Gemmill - 1,500m (4:38.59); Sarah Bochet - 800m (2:24.35); 2nd Place - Amanda Crouse - Triple jump (33-9 1/2); Elizabeth Russell - Long jump (15-10 1/2); Tyechia Smith - 400m (58.01 - school record); 3rd Place - Amanda Crouse - Long Jump (15-9 1/4); Daniella Price - 200m (25.74); 4th Place - Kate Klim - 1,500m (5:04.91); Kristen Frustillo - 200m (26.78); 5th Place - Allison Behrle - 1,500m (5:05.73); 6th Place - Lauren Shaub - 1,500m (5:23.60); 7th Place - Kim Rubin - 200m (27.94); 8th Place - Rachel Schultz - 400m (1:00.04).

Delaware Men's Competitors:

1st Place - Dave Sherman - 400m (50.52); Nate Irvin - 200m (22.76); 2nd Place - Nick Riordan - Long Jump (20-2 1/2), triple jump (43-3); John Morgan - 800m (1:55.80); Jim DelGrosso - 400m (51.26); 3rd Place - Dan Frey - 800m (1:59.26); Jay Pava - 400m (51.36); 4th Place - Jerome Holder - 400m (51.99), 200m (23.27); 13th Place - Ryan McGlensey - 400m (54.07)

 

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