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Men's track and field places fourth at the SSC Invitational; Dobbs runs the fastest time in the 5000m

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 CookMatthew GinarteRandy 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.

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Players Mentioned

Collin Clark

Collin Clark

Sophomore
Moise Alexander Cook

Moise Alexander Cook

Senior
Hunter Dobbs

Hunter Dobbs

Senior
John Ross Donnes

John Ross Donnes

Junior
Matthew Ginarte

Matthew Ginarte

Junior
Randy Gracia

Randy Gracia

Sophomore
Joseph Haynes

Joseph Haynes

Freshman
Philip Henderson

Philip Henderson

Sophomore
Alex Miranda

Alex Miranda

Junior
Andrew Nagle

Andrew Nagle

Senior
Eric Silva

Eric Silva

Senior
Josh Skielnik

Josh Skielnik

Senior

Players Mentioned

Collin Clark

Collin Clark

Sophomore
Moise Alexander Cook

Moise Alexander Cook

Senior
Hunter Dobbs

Hunter Dobbs

Senior
John Ross Donnes

John Ross Donnes

Junior
Matthew Ginarte

Matthew Ginarte

Junior
Randy Gracia

Randy Gracia

Sophomore
Joseph Haynes

Joseph Haynes

Freshman
Philip Henderson

Philip Henderson

Sophomore
Alex Miranda

Alex Miranda

Junior
Andrew Nagle

Andrew Nagle

Senior
Eric Silva

Eric Silva

Senior
Josh Skielnik

Josh Skielnik

Senior