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February 1, 2008 |
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Van Gieson Leads Anchormen as
RIC Places
Sixth at URI Mega Meet
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North
Kingstown, RI—Rhode
Island College senior Mike Van Gieson (Foster, RI) placed
third in the 500 meters with a time of 1:07.56 at the University of
Rhode Island’s men’s indoor track and field Mega Meet. |
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The Anchormen
placed sixth (seven teams) with 23.0 points, while the hosts won the
meet with a team score of 271.50. |
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Sophomore
Max Willett (Portsmouth, RI) placed fifth and sixth in the high
and long jumps with efforts of 1.89 and 6.25 meters, respectively. |
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Junior
Dante Lopardo (Johnston, RI) placed third in the triple jump
with a 12.54-meter leap. |
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In upcoming
action, Head Coach Kevin Jackson’s team will compete at the
Boston University Valentine Invitational on Saturday, February 9. |
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Senior Mike Van Gieson |
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