Tampa, Florida - After success at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational, the Fighting Knights took on the rest of the conference at the SSC Invitational.
INSIDE THE MEET:
Location: Hurricane Alumni Invitational | Coral Gables, Florida
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Joseph Haynes and Andrew Nagle started the day for the Fighting Knights in the 400m hurdles. Haynes ran a 1:00.02 to place third, while Nagle ran a 1:01.46 to place fifth.
- In the 1500m, it was Luke Sweatman for Lynn who took second place. His time of 3:58.22 establishes a new team record and beats his previous best time of 3:58.7 which was first place in Lynn history. Eric Silva placed ninth in the event with a time of 4:07.18, his time is the sixth-best in Lynn history. John Ross Donnes placed 14th with a time of 4:12.06.
- In the 4 x 100m relay, the Fighting Knights placed fourth. The team of Moise Alexander Cook, Matthew Ginarte, Randy Gracia , and Nagle ran a time of 45.61.
- Collin Clark placed second for Lynn in the 400m. His time of 48.94 ties the school's best time from last year. Alex Miranda placed sixth for Lynn with a time of 51.97 for fifth in school history. Philip Henderson had a time of 53.60 for 11th place. His time is the seventh-best in school history.
- In the 5000m, Hunter Dobbs placed first for the Fighting Knights. Josh Skielnik placed eighth with a time of 16:19.68.
- Sweatman placed second for Lynn in the 800m with a time of 1:53.95, the second-best in Lynn's school history.
- In the 200m, the Fighting Knights took 14th through 17th. Henderson took 14th, Cook to 15th, his time of 24.36 is the fifth-best in school history.
- In the 4 x 400m relay, the team of Clark, Miranda, Sweatman, and Henderson placed fourth. Their time of 3:30.12 is the second-best in school history.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will compete in the North Florida Invitational on Friday, Apr. 29th at 4 P.M.
About the Lynn University Fighting Knights
Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national championships, 14 individual titles and 48 conference championships. The Blue and White are a member of the Sunshine State Conference, the Division II "Conference of National Champions." Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lynn for its innovation, international students and value. To keep up to date on Lynn Athletics, follow @Lynn_Knights on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.