GAMBIER, Ohio (April 21, 2024) – Denison University men's track and field competed at the 2024 Jesse Owens Classic on Friday and Saturday at Ohio State University while also placing fourth at the Duane Gomez Invitational, hosted by Kenyon College on Saturday.

 
JESSE OWENS CLASSIC:
On Friday, Andrew D'Asaro finished in second place in a field of 13 competitors in the javelin with a long throw of 58.74 meters (192-08) while Oliver DiCerbo was 34th out of of 41 with a time of 4:03.81 in the 1,500 meter run.

On Saturday, Ari Skolnik finished ninth out of 15 runners in the prelims of the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.65 seconds. Then in the finals, he moved up to seventh place and ran a time of 14.74 meters.

In addition, Jaylin Epps was 14th out of 25 with a time of 10.85 seconds in the prelims of the 100 meter dash while in the throws, Collin Hill was 21st out of 27 in the shot put at 14.47 meters (47-05.75).
 
Denison Results:

• Andrew D'Asaro – second place in the javelin – 58.74 meters (192-08)
• Ari Skolnik – seventh place in the 110 meter hurdle finals – 14.74 seconds
• Ari Skolnik – ninth place in the 110 meter hurdle prelims – 14.65 seconds
• Jaylin Epps – 14th place in the 100 meter dash prelims – 10.85 seconds
• Collin Hill – 21st place in the shot put – 14.47 meters (47-05.75)
• Oliver DiCerbo – 34th place in the 1,500 meter run – 4:03.81

 

DUANE GOMEZ INVITATIONAL:
Malik Holley won the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.94 seconds and Will Cunningham won the 800 meter run with a personal record of 1:58.22

Jack Meyerowitz (23.14 seconds) was third behind Holley in the 200 meter dash while Charles Thompson (23.44 seconds) was fifth and Liam Quinlan (23.70 seconds) was seventh. The times for Meyerowitz and Thompson were both good for a new personal record in the event.

Noah Cyr (2:03.12) was fifth behind Cunningham in the 800 meter run while Leo Wisnefski (2:04.05) was sixth and Worth Hinshaw (2:06.29) was eighth.

Jairus Branch was fourth with a time of 11.43 seconds in the 100 meter dash while Hinshaw was also fourth in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 4:15.69. Also in the 1,500 meter run was Drew Carpenter (4:29.07) in eighth place and Elijah Van Farowe (4:32.66) in 10th place, both with new personal records.

Lastly in the running events, Thomas Zallocco-Smith finished ninth with a time of 16:27.86 in the 5,000 meter run.

Chris Slater finished third in the shot put with a mark of 14.97 meters (49' 1½") while Justin King was fourth at 14.03 meters (46' 0½") and Owen Mathes was fifth at 13.90 meters (45' 7¼").

Mathes also added a pair of sixth-place finishes and personal records in both the discus (39.59 meters) and the hammer (42.21 meters). Reed Nobili was right behind Mathes in the discus, finishing seventh with a personal record of 39.54 meters (129' 8").

Lastly in the throws, Jonathan Westfall finished eighth in the javelin with a mark of 36.04 meters (118' 3").
 
Event Winners:

• Will Cunningham – 800 meter run – 1:58.22
• Malik Holley – 200 meter dash – 22.94 seconds

Top-10 Finishes:

• Justin Tharayil – second place in the 110 meter hurdles – 20.19 seconds
• Chris Slater – third place in the shot put – 14.97 meters (49' 1½")
• Jack Meyerowitz – third place in the 200 meter dash – 23.14 seconds
• Justin King – fourth place in the shot put – 14.03 meters (46' 0½")
• Worth Hinshaw – fourth place in the 1,500 meter run – 4:15.69
• Jairus Branch – fourth place in the 100 meter dash – 11.43 seconds
• Owen Mathes – fifth place in the shot put – 13.90 meters (45' 7¼")
• Noah Cyr – fifth place in the 800 meter run – 2:03.12
• Charles Thompson – tied for fifth place in the 200 meter dash – 23.44 seconds
• Owen Mathes – sixth place in the discus – 39.59 meters (129' 10")
• Owen Mathes – sixth place in the hammer – 42.21 meters (138' 6")
• Leo Wisnefski – sixth place in the 800 meter run – 2:04.05
• Reed Nobili – seventh place in the discus – 39.54 meters (129' 8")
• Liam Quinlan – seventh place in the 200 meter dash – 23.70 seconds
• Jonathan Westfall – eighth place in the javelin – 36.04 meters (118' 3")
• Drew Carpenter – eighth place in the 1,500 meter run – 4:29.07
• Worth Hinshaw – eighth place in the 800 meter run – 2:06.29
• Thomas Zallocco-Smith – ninth place in the 5,000 meter run – 16:27.86
• Elijah Van Farowe – 10th place in the 1,500 meter run – 4:32.66

 

NEXT UP: Denison will return to action next Friday, April 26, when they host the 2024 Big Red Invitational at Deeds Field-Piper Stadium in Granville. The throwing events are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the remaining field events at 2 p.m. and then the track events at 5 p.m. It will also be Senior Day for the Big Red. The senior recognition ceremony will take place at the stadium at the completion of the meet - approximately 8 p.m.
 
Jesse Owens Classic Results
Duane Gomez Invitational Results