Friday, May 1
Princeton, N.J.
Rutgers
at
Larry Ellis Invitational
Track and Field Splits Weekend in New Jersey, Louisiana
May 02 | Track & Field
PRINCETON, N.J. and BATON ROUGE, La. ā Rutgers track and field split its squad sending competitors to the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton and LSU Invitational. The Scarlet Knights collected several top 10 all-time marks in their final tune up before the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in two weeks.
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The distance squad earned three top-10 times in the 5,000-meter run, securing the No. 2, 3 and 4 spot in the record books. Micah Lawson ran 14:04.54, the second-fastest time in school history to finish fourth overall, while Gavin Rossi went 14:07.63 for the third-best time and Liam Tilton finished with a time of 14:07.89 and fourth-best all-time.
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At the LSU Invitational, Sincere Robinson and Brian O'Sullivan recorded first-place finishes for the Scarlet Knights. Robinson won the long jump with a distance of 7.76m (25' 5.5"), while O'Sullivan took the top spot in the pole vault, clearing 5.45m (17' 10.5"). Kevin O'Sullivan finished second with a height of 5.35m (17' 6.5").
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Donavan Anderson finished second in the triple jump with a mark of 15.71m (51' 6.5"), followed by Joseph Oduro in third with a leap of 15.46m (50' 8.75"). On the women's side, Paige Floriea took second in the long jump with a distance of 6.16m (20' 2.5") and Tey'ana Ames added a runner-up finish in the shot put recording a throw of 15.82m (51' 11").
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The Scarlet Knights will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2026 Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17.
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Larry Ellis Invitational
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Men's Results
5,000M Seeded
4. Micah LawsonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 14:04.53 ā No. 2 all-time
6. Gavin RossiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 14:07.63 ā No. 3 all-time
7. Liam TiltonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 14:07.89 ā No. 4 all-time
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LSU Invitational
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Men's Results
100M
10. Greg McQueenĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.46 ā No. 7 all-time
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Pole Vault
1. Brian O'SullivanĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.45m (17' 10.5")
2. Kevin O'SullivanĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.35m (17' 6.5")
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Long Jump
1. Sincere RobinsonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.76m (25' 5.5")
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Triple Jump
2. Donavan AndersonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 15.71m (51' 6.5")
3. Joseph OduroĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 15.46m (50' 8.75")
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Women's Results
Long Jump
2. Paige FlorieaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 6.16m (20' 2.5")
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400M Hurdles
4. Sydney NettlesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1:01.20 ā No. 6 all-time
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Shot Put
2. Tey'ana AmesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 15.82m (51' 11")
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The distance squad earned three top-10 times in the 5,000-meter run, securing the No. 2, 3 and 4 spot in the record books. Micah Lawson ran 14:04.54, the second-fastest time in school history to finish fourth overall, while Gavin Rossi went 14:07.63 for the third-best time and Liam Tilton finished with a time of 14:07.89 and fourth-best all-time.
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At the LSU Invitational, Sincere Robinson and Brian O'Sullivan recorded first-place finishes for the Scarlet Knights. Robinson won the long jump with a distance of 7.76m (25' 5.5"), while O'Sullivan took the top spot in the pole vault, clearing 5.45m (17' 10.5"). Kevin O'Sullivan finished second with a height of 5.35m (17' 6.5").
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Donavan Anderson finished second in the triple jump with a mark of 15.71m (51' 6.5"), followed by Joseph Oduro in third with a leap of 15.46m (50' 8.75"). On the women's side, Paige Floriea took second in the long jump with a distance of 6.16m (20' 2.5") and Tey'ana Ames added a runner-up finish in the shot put recording a throw of 15.82m (51' 11").
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The Scarlet Knights will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2026 Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17.
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Larry Ellis Invitational
Ā
Men's Results
5,000M Seeded
4. Micah LawsonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 14:04.53 ā No. 2 all-time
6. Gavin RossiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 14:07.63 ā No. 3 all-time
7. Liam TiltonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 14:07.89 ā No. 4 all-time
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LSU Invitational
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Men's Results
100M
10. Greg McQueenĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.46 ā No. 7 all-time
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Pole Vault
1. Brian O'SullivanĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.45m (17' 10.5")
2. Kevin O'SullivanĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.35m (17' 6.5")
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Long Jump
1. Sincere RobinsonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.76m (25' 5.5")
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Triple Jump
2. Donavan AndersonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 15.71m (51' 6.5")
3. Joseph OduroĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 15.46m (50' 8.75")
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Women's Results
Long Jump
2. Paige FlorieaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 6.16m (20' 2.5")
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400M Hurdles
4. Sydney NettlesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1:01.20 ā No. 6 all-time
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Shot Put
2. Tey'ana AmesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 15.82m (51' 11")
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