BEREA, Ohio (May 11, 2024) – The Denison University men's and women's track & field teams sent seven men and four women to compete in the Harrison Dillard Twilight track meet on Friday, May 10, hosted at Baldwin Wallace University.

Ari Skolnik finished fourth in the finals of the men's 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.74 seconds. His time of 14.51 seconds set at the North Coast Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships last week ranks No. 29 in NCAA Division III.

Sophia Ellerkmann finished fifth in the women's 400 meter dash with a time of 57.12 seconds. Her school record of 56.30 seconds set at the Tennessee Invite earlier this season ranks No. 20 in NCAA Division III.

Chris Slater was ninth in the men's shot put with a mark of 15.48 meters. His throw of 15.63 meters (51' 3.5") set at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Alumni Invitational is tied for No. 46 in NCAA Division III.

Anaya Jolivette was 10th in the women's 200 meter dash at 25.60 seconds and was 12th in the women's long jump at 5.05 meters (16' 7"). Jolivette's time of 24.86 seconds in the 200 set at the NCAC Outdoor Championships is tied for No. 40 in Division III.

Also finishing in the top-15 in their respective events was Amy Pollack in 10th place in the women's hammer throw (42.97 meters), Tyler Miller in 12th place in the men's long jump (6.21 meters), and Liam Quinlan in 15th place in the men's high jump (1.87 meters).

Quinlan also set a new personal record in the men's 200 meter dash with a time of 23.27 seconds.

TOP-10 FINISHES:

• Ari Skolnik – fourth place in the men's 110 meter hurdle finals – 14.74 seconds
• Sophia Ellerkmann – fifth place in the women's 400 meter dash – 57.12 seconds
• Ari Skolnik – seventh place in the men's 110 meter hurdle prelims – 15.00 seconds
• Chris Slater – ninth place in the men's shot put – 15.48 meters (50' 9.5")
• Anaya Jolivette – 10th place in the women's 200 meter dash – 25.60 seconds
• Amy Pollack – 10th place in the women's hammer – 42.97 meters

 
OTHER DENISON RESULTS:

• Anaya Jolivette – 12th place in the women's long jump – 5.05 meters (16' 7")
• Tyler Miller – 12th place in the men's long jump – 6.21 meters (20' 4.5")
• Liam Quinlan – 15th place in the men's high jump – 1.87 meters (6' 1.5")
• Collin Hill – 16th place in the men's shot put – 14.03 meters (46' 0.5")
• Owen Mathes – 17th place in the men's shot put – 13.61 meters (44' 8")
• Mariel Drost – 22nd place in the women's hammer – 36.07 meters (118' 4")
• Jason Spino – 23rd place in the men's 100 meter dash qualifying – 11.97 seconds
• Liam Quinlan – 42nd place in the men's 200 meter dash – 23.27 seconds

 
NEXT UP: Denison will compete in its final chance to qualify for the outdoor championships at the University of Mount Union Last Chance on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16, in Alliance, Ohio.
 
Harrison Dillard Twilight Results