Sunday, January 29, 2012

Smith Places Fourth at University of Southern Maine Invitational

Smith placed fourth out of ten teams at the USM Invitational this past weekend, with stellar performances all around. The team had 19 PRs, several qualifiers for Division III New England Championships, and two ECAC qualifying performances! Senior Sarah Romano (left) not only qualified for ECACs in the weight throw with her toss of 14.41m, but she also broke a six-year-old school record. The 4x800 team of Kayla Clark, Kirsten Silfvenius, Maya Rittmanic, and Caroline Kimball-Katz also qualified for ECACs with their time of 10:06.32. Sophomore Maya Ritmmanic also placed first in the high jump with her 1.57m leap.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Smith's Newly Resurfaced Indoor Track Makes Its Debut!

After a week of creative practices in all kinds of locations (Mount Holyoke, reservoirs, outdoor track, Scott gym...), we can finally return to our own indoor track, which was spiffed up considerably over January break. The track was both resurfaced and repainted. Although a trace of new paint smell remains, the facility looks and feels fantastic.

(above right) Sonia and Morgan practice a relay handoff. Check out the bright blue color!

(below right) Cameah, Maya, and Kirsten sprint on the track's springy new surface.