Distance Medley Relays Lead Track and Field at IC4A, ECAC Championships

Pictured: Jeremy Gilmour helped the distance relay team capture the title at the IC4A Championships.
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BOSTON, Mass. - The Harvard track and field team wrapped up its weekend of competition at the IC4A and ECAC Championships. The men’s team finished in a tie for 27th at the IC4A meet while the women compiled 17.75 points to tie for 16th at the ECAC Championships.

The men received a boost from their distance medley relay team as the Crimson took the title after qualifying first in the event. Jeremy Gilmour, Brian Hill, Jeff Homer and Dan Chenoweth recorded the second-fastest time in school history, crossing the line in 9:44.18. Jack Brady and Edward Brucker finished 22nd and 24th, respectively, in the shot put.

On the women’s side, Nicole Cochran turned in a time of 4:53.80 to take fourth place in the mile run. The women’s distance medley took third as Thea Lee, Melissa Bellin, Carlyle Davis and Claire Richardson combined for a time of 11:34.03. Sydnie Leroy tied for seventh in the pole vault with a mark of 3.55 meters and Olivia Weeks captured third in the triple jump with a leap of 12.21 meters.

The NCAA Championships take place next weekend in Fayetteville, Ark.