University of Albany's Wilfredo de Jesus Elias Posts One of Region's Top Marks in Hammer Throw at Duke Invite - UAlbany Sports 2010

Durham, N.C. - Junior thrower Wilfredo de Jesus Elias posted an IC4A qualifying mark in the hammer throw for the second time this spring to lead the UAlbany outdoor track and field teams at the Duke Invitational on Friday, April 2 at Wallace Wade Stadium.

de Jesus Elias, the reigning America East Conference champion as well as the school's record holder in the hammer throw, recorded a mark of 192-feet, 5-inches to place third overall and second among the collegians. Will Anger placed 10th in the event with a mark of 169-3, which was just shy of the IC4A standard by three feet. Erik Andersen had a personal-best toss of 154-4 in the javelin throw.

The women's team was led by a pair of javelin throwers who registered top-10 marks. Rebecca Power placed ninth in the event with a toss that sailed 118-1, while Ashley Lewis was 10th thanks to her heave which traveled 115-7. Power also finished 12th in the pole vault, clearing 10-11.75. The mark was a personal best for the sophomore and ranks second on the program's top-10 list behind current teammate Celine Cauderlier, who posted a mark of 11-9.75 at the France National Championships last summer. Rounding out the list of top performers was Brittany Eveleth, who set a personal record in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles by navigating the track in 1:04.74.

Select members of UAlbany's men's and women's outdoor track and field teams will wrap up competing at the Duke Invitational tomorrow morning and afternoon.


UAlbany Men's Results

200-Meter Dash (Developmental): 10. Alex Petit-Frere 22.55, 25. Germain Smith 23.35. 400-Meter Intermediate Hurdles: 41. Mohamed Kanu 59.40. 1,500-Meter Run (Seeded): 42. Ian Ellis 4:02.99. Hammer Throw: 3. Wilfredo de Jesus Elias 192-5 (IC4A), 10. Will Anger 169-3. Javelin Throw: 17. Erik Andersen 154-4.

UAlbany Women's Results

400-Meter Intermediate Hurdles: 13. Brittany Eveleth 1:04.74, 31. Pat McNish 1:08.94, 37. Kendra Adams 1:09.29. 1,500-Meter Run (Seeded): 44. Maureen Nweke 4:55.38. 3,000-Meter Run: 12. Miranda McConnell 10:54.46. Triple Jump: 13. Tiffany Sprenkels 37-3.25. Pole Vault: 12. Rebecca Power 10-11.75. Javelin Throw: 9. Rebecca Power 118-1, 10. Ashley Lewis 115-7.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information