Cambridge, Mass. - The Le Moyne College men's and women's indoor track & field teams opened the Boston series weekend, competing at both Harvard and Boston University.

The women's team started the day at 10:00 a.m., competing at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, hosted by Boston University. The men competed at the Harvard Invitational, as action kicked off at noon.

Podium Finishes:

Demetrius Wells - Men Triple Jump - 3^rd place - Distance 13.31m/43' 8".

Men's Recap:

Le Moyne College participated in the Harvard Invitational with notable performances in various events. Junior Skylar Gravell (Malone, N.Y./Franklin Academy) achieved a commendable 7^th place finish in the men's 500-meter dash, clocking in at 1:06.53.

In the field events, junior Joseph Doran (Camden, N.Y./Camden) placed 10^th in the men's weight throw open, achieving a throw of 13.81m/45' 3.75". In the men's 3000-meter run, junior Mike Purvis (Liverpool, N.Y./Liverpool) led the Dolphins by finishing 16^th with a time of 9:00.88, while sophomore Liam Rocks (Jersey City, N.Y./St. Peter's Prep) came in 19^th at 9:02.19. These performances highlighted the Dolphins competitive presence at the meet.

Dolphin Highlights:

Gravell secured a top-10 finish in the men's 500-meter dash with a finals time of 1:06.53, placing 7^th overall.  

Sophomore Demetrius Wells (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y./Hendrick Hudson) achieved 3^rd place in the men's triple jump open, recording a distance of 13.31m/43' 8".  

Andrew Gulde (Clarence Center, N.Y./Clarence), a freshman, delivered a strong performance in the men's 400-meter dash, finishing 17^th with a time of 50.60.  

Purvis finished 16^th in the men's 3000-meter run, clocking a time of 9:00.88.

Events:

Sprints
In the 400 Meter Dash, Gulde finished 17^th with a time of 50.60.

Mid-Distance  
Gravell secured 7^th place in the 500 Meter Dash with a time of 1:06.53.

Distance  
Purvis finished 16^th in the 3000 Meter Run with a time of 9:00.88.

Jumps  
Wells achieved 3^rd place in the Triple Jump Open with a distance of 13.31m/43' 8". Trevon Walker took 12^th in the Long Jump Invite, reaching 6.21m/20' 4.5".

Throws  
Doran finished 10^th in the Weight Throw with a distance of 13.81m/45' 3.75".

Women's Recap:

The Dolphins competed at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, hosted by Boston University on Friday. Freshman Alexis Vincent (Wynantskill, N.Y./Averill Park) placed 10^th overall in the 60m event, clocking in with a time of 8.10, as the only 'Phin to place in the top-20 in the 30+ team invitational.

What's Next:

Both the men's and women's indoor track & field teams will swap locations tomorrow. The men are set to compete at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, and the women will compete at the Harvard Invitational.

Action for both invitationals is scheduled to kick off at 10:00 a.m.