HANOVER, N.H. – The Dartmouth men's and women's track and field teams hosted their first home meet of the season this past weekend, marking the first event held in the newly renovated Leverone Fieldhouse.
"Solid day in Leverone Field house for the Big Green track & field programs. It's always exciting to host a meet at home and compete in front of your friends and family. This meet is a nice way for us to end our Winterim training period," Mike Nelson, the Marjorie & Herbert Chase '30 Director of Dartmouth Track & Field and Cross Country, said. "We'll have a few weeks off now, and then we'll be back with another home meet on January 10. We look forward to the indoor season kicking into high gear once we get back from winter break. Go Big Green!"
Winston Morgan set a new program record in the 300m with a time of 34.50. Jack Roussaeu put himself at fourth all-time in the event with his 35.68 finish, while Jack Inglis placed sixth all-time with a 36.35 finish. As for the women's 300m, Mariella Schweitzer placed second all-time with her final time of 39.62, while Veronika Simova put herself at third all-time with a 40.27 mark.
Jada Jones continues her success from last season, putting herself at second all-time in the 60m with a final time of 7.46. Daniela Ruelas Lomeli followed behind, placing ninth all-time with her 7.73 finish.
Charlotte DiRocco cleared 1.72m in the high jump of the women's pentathlon, putting herself at seventh all-time in the event.
The Big Green will return to action on Jan. 10 when they host their second and final home meet of the season, the Ivy vs. America East Challenge.