Sophomore Kennedy Benjamins dominated the 100-meter dash at the University of Rochester Alumni Meet, clocking in at 12.50 seconds, nearly half a second ahead of her competitors. Freshman Abigail Bowen took third in the same race and marked a personal best of 26.86 seconds in the 200-meter. Other notable performances included fresh faces like Solki Martin-Lacayo and Natalie Murray, who shone in various events despite challenging weather conditions.

By the Numbers
  • Benjamins finished the 100-meter dash at 12.50 seconds, leading by nearly 0.5 seconds.
  • Bowen achieved a personal best of 26.86 seconds in the 200-meter race.
State of Play
  • The Redhawks secured multiple top finishes across sprints, jumps, and throws, demonstrating team depth.
  • Next up are the RIT Invitational and Grand Valley Extra Weekend Meet, culminating in the East Coast Conference Championships on April 30.
What's Next

The upcoming meets will be critical in preparing the team for the ECC Championships, with athletes looking to build on their momentum from this weekend's performances.

Bottom Line

Roberts Wesleyan's track and field team showed remarkable talent and potential, particularly in younger athletes, as they approach a pivotal stretch of the competitive season.