{"id":21908,"date":"2017-01-09T17:23:15","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=21908"},"modified":"2019-01-02T13:42:16","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T18:42:16","slug":"wintery-weather-doesnt-chill-the-pace-at-third-preliminary-meet-of-the-43rd-annual-colgate-womens-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wintery-weather-doesnt-chill-the-pace-at-third-preliminary-meet-of-the-43rd-annual-colgate-womens-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Wintery Weather Doesn\u2019t Chill the Pace at Third Preliminary Meet of the 43rd Annual Colgate Women\u2019s Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pratt Institute: Thousands of young athletes braved the cold outside while the competition heated up inside at the third preliminary meet of nation\u2019s largest\u00a0amateur\u00a0track series for women, the 43rd annual\u00a0Colgate Women\u2019s Games<\/a>.\u00a0From Boston to Georgia, girls of all abilities from elementary school through college and beyond continued to improve, with many leaders now achieving nationally ranked scores.<\/p>\n

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\nOn Friday in the High School division,\u00a0Brooklyn High Jump champion\u00a0My’khiyah Williams<\/a>\u00a0cleared 5\u20196\u201d for the win. Williams holds both the\u00a0Mid School\u00a0record\u00a0of 5\u20196 1\/2\u201d set in 2015, and\u00a0the Elementary B record 4\u20199\u201d\u00a0set in 2012.<\/p>\n

In the 55 meters,\u00a0Iantha Wright<\/a> of St. John\u2019s Prep in Queens ran her personal best race to take first in 7.10 just in front of\u00a0Mariam Magassouba<\/a>\u00a0of Harry Truman in the Bronx who also ran her personal best clocking 7.12. Sophia Myers<\/a>\u00a0of Queens High School of Teaching continues undefeated in the 55 meter hurdles, improving a third\u00a0straight\u00a0week\u00a0with her win in 8.22.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia\u2019s\u00a0Arianna Ruffin<\/a>\u00a0has shown\u00a0remarkable improvement\u00a0with a win in her personal best time of 25.87. Ruffin finished ninth in the 200 meters in the opening meet, then rose last week to a second place finish before this week\u2019s victory. Coach\u00a0Ken Abney,\u00a0who has developed dozens\u00a0of young athletes into some of the nation\u2019s best\u00a0young talent, has helped Ruffin grow from a naturally gifted athlete into a leading competitor.<\/p>\n

In distance races, New Jersey\u2019s\u00a0Athing Mu<\/a>\u00a0scored her third consecutive double win with a 59.03 performance in the 400M and 2:20.44 in the 800M; and\u00a0Shayla Sanders<\/a>\u00a0of Young Women\u2019s Leadership school in Queens remains undefeated in the 1500 meters (4:48.71).<\/p>\n

Meet Director Cheryl Toussaint said, \u201cWhile we’re proud that the Colgate Women\u2019s Games showcase leading athletes, we\u2019re even more pleased to see so many girls of all\u00a0abilities discovering and\u00a0improving\u00a0their\u00a0talents.”<\/p>\n

On Saturday in the Mid School Division,\u00a0Lauren Princz<\/a> of Fernwood MS in Egg Harbor\u00a0Township continues to lead the 55 meters after a 7.26 finish, a\u00a0repeat of her indoor track personal record. Tia Taylor<\/a>\u00a0remained undefeated in the 55 meter hurdles with her win in 8.41. The 8th grader from Egg\u00a0Harbor Community School, N.J. is ranked the number one 13-year-old in the\u00a0nation in the long jump and won two gold medals at the\u00a0Junior\u00a0Olympic Games in Houston this summer. Brianna Brown<\/a>\u00a0of Bronx Latin School, climbed back into first place with two of her best races this season, winning the 200 meters in 25.63 and 400 meters in 59.09. Marcia Ojo<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Franklin Park, N.J. improved by more than 9 seconds over last week to win the 800 meters in 2:20.53 her new personal indoor record; and\u00a0Lauren Heskin<\/a>\u00a0of Floral Park Memorial, Queens won the 1500 meters in 4:47.54.<\/p>\n

On Sunday in the Elementary A division Philadelphia\u2019s\u00a0Amirah Nesmith<\/a>\u00a0won the Elementary A 55 meters in 8.34, and in her best race of the season which also sets another personal best, won the 200 meters in 30.74. Da\u2019mira Allen\u00a0<\/a>of Chester, Pa.\u00a0continues undefeated after winning the 400 meters in 70.1 and the 800 meters in 2:36.57. In the\u00a0Elementary B\u00a0division,\u00a0Avery Lewis won both the 55 meters (7.59) and 200\u00a0meters (27.34). Lewis, who holds Colgate Women\u2019s Games\u2019 records in both Elementary A and B divisions, continues to win in times at Pratt faster than most of her first place East Coast USATF Indoor championship competitions.<\/p>\n

The Colgate Women\u2019s Games remain completely free as a means for all girls to develop their sense of personal achievement and self esteem in an atmosphere of friendly competition. The Colgate Games\u2019 promote the importance of continued education and provide a training\u00a0ground for those who might not\u00a0otherwise participate in\u00a0organized sports.<\/p>\n

Four preliminary meets and a semi-finals at Pratt Institute determine who will compete at the finals at the\u00a0New Balance Track and Field Center at The Armory, New York<\/a>\u00a0Saturday, February 18, 2017, where\u00a0trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company<\/a>\u00a0are awarded to top place finishers in each grade division.<\/p>\n

Hopeful young track stars, parents and coaches can follow scores and find information at\u00a0http:\/\/www.colgategames.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*PHOTO for Media: Send2Press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0109s2p-MWilliams-300dpi.jpg<\/p>\n

*Photo Caption: Brooklyn High Jump\u00a0champion My’khiyah Williams\u00a0cleared 5\u20196\u201d for the win in the High School division of the 43rd Annual Colgate Women\u2019s Games at Pratt Institute\u00a0on Friday.\u00a0Williams holds both the Mid School record of 5\u20196 \u00bd\u201d set in 2015,\u00a0and the Elementary B record 4\u20199\u201d set in 2012.\u00a0Four preliminary meets and a semi-finals at Pratt Institute determine\u00a0who will compete at the finals at The Armory, NYC in February\u00a0for trophies and educational grants-in-aid from\u00a0Colgate-Palmolive Company. Follow scores at\u00a0colgategames.com.<\/p>\n

* Photos\u00a0available of each\u00a0competitor highlighted\u00a0at\u00a0colgategames.com\/gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

Top row left to right:\u00a01. My\u2019Khiya Williams; 2.\u00a0Iantha Wright, et al; 3. Sophia Myers et al; 4. Shayla Sanders. Second row: 5. Lauren Princz et al; 6. Tia Taylor et al; 7. Lauren Heskin; 8.Brianna Brown; 9. Amirah Nesmith.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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