Track & Field makes last push at Widener Final Qualifier

CHESTER, Pa. – The Salisbury University track and field teams saw their athletes make their closing cases for national recognition at the Widener Final Qualifier on Monday at Quick Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Men

Kai Smith set a new personal record on the way to winning the 200-meter run, breaking the tape in 21.58 seconds.
The 4x100-meter relay team of Jacob Shelton, Sherrod Frye, Ryan Kramer and Smith finished second in a tight 41.42 seconds, shaving nearly a quarter-second off their previous season-best time.
Shelton qualified for the finals in the 100-meter dash by finishing fourth in 10.78 seconds; in the finals he ran fifth in 10.86 seconds.
Logan Kelsch finished fourth in the discus throw at 45.85 meters (150-5), and Mason Breeze came in right behind in fifth at 45.77 meters (150-2).

Women

Alyssa Santoro wrapped up her season by setting a personal record in the 5,000-meter run, finishing 17th in 18:44.11.
Madi Sisson crossed 22nd in the 5,000-meter run in 19:29.74, just two hundredths off her personal best.

UP NEXT

Sea Gull athletes who qualify will compete at the 2023 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships from May 25-28 at Polisseni Track & Field Complex in Rochester, N.Y.
Qualifiers for the national meet will be revealed on Sunday, May 21 on NCAA.com.

Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with the New Jersey Athletic Conference for football and men's and women's swimming, and the Coastal Lacrosse Conference for men's lacrosse. With over 500 student-athletes in 21 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, and dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on-and-off the field. The Sea Gulls have celebrated 22 team national championships, 24 individual national champions, 188 conference championships and 44 Academic All-Americans.

To Make Tomorrow Yours at Salisbury University, and learn more about Sea Gull Athletics' tradition of excellence, visit www.SUSeaGulls.com or on social media @SUSeaGulls.

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