DURHAM, N.H. - The Bowdoin College track teams competed well against Division I foes Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire in a meet hosted by UNH at the Paul Sweet Oval on Saturday.
Erin Silva led the way for the Bowdoin women, claiming the lone win of the afternoon for the Polar Bears, establishing another school record with a height of 3.81 meters in the pole vault. The Polar Bears had a trio of second-place showings, including Sarah Kelley in the 800 meters (2:20.58), Randi London in the weight throw (14.75 meters) and Katharine Krupp in the triple jump (10.55 meters).
The Bowdoin men also had several strong finishes, including a trio of runner-up performances. Liam Nicoll was second in the 400 meters (52.99), Jacob Ellis was runner-up in the 800 meters (1:59.49), and Christopher Genco took silver in the long jump (6.68 meters).
The Polar Bears will compete at their respective Maine State Meets this coming week, with the women traveling to Bates on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and the men heading to Bates on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
