FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 12, 2008

Rhode Island College Men’s & Women’s
Indoor Track and Field Swings Back Into Action
at Yale Invitational

New Haven, CT—The Rhode Island College men’s and women’s indoor track & field team saw their first action since Dec. 8 at the 26^th Yale Intercollegiate Track Classic on Saturday, Jan. 12. It was an individual meet for both clubs with no team scoring.

For the men, junior Greg Ahnrud (Chepachet, RI) placed 11^th in the mile with a time of 4:31.87. Senior James Polak (Smithfield, RI) placed 20^th in the weight throw with a distance of 11.69 meters.

Junior Greg Ahnrud

On the women’s side, junior Kayla Fleming (Pawtucket, RI) placed seventh in the 800 meters with a time of 2:28.04. She also placed ninth in the high jump with a 1.60-meter effort. Sophomore Stephanie Bucci (Smithfield, RI) finished 11^th in the shot at 10.89 meters, while classmate Steina Flemming (Tortola, BVI) placed 12^th in the 60 meters with a time of 8.09.

 Junior Kayla Fleming

In upcoming action, Head Coach Kevin Jackson’s team will compete at the Coast Guard Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

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