All of these athletes and many more hope to put down strong performances in advance of this month’s USATF Indoor Championships in Spokane, Wash.įour top-flight high school student-athletes will also be testing their talents at this meet. Other names to look out for include Inika McPherson (women’s high jump), Joey Berriatua (men’s mile), Amere Lattin (men’s 400m), Dani Aragon (women’s mile), and Tori Franklin (women’s triple jump). Two-time national champion and Tokyo Olympian Marquis Dendy opens his season as the headliner in the men’s long jump. On the men’s side, 2016 Olympian Robby Andrews hopes to rebound in the mile, where he will compete against former national champion Ryan Hill. Sage Hurta looks to keep the momentum going in the women’s 800m, after running a personal best in the mile at the Millrose Games. There is no shortage of speed or talent in the 12 Invitational events, all to take place on Saturday. Other top programs set to compete from across the country include Brigham Young, Iona, Maryland, Penn State, South Carolina, Syracuse, UCLA, Virginia, and many others. They will be joined by several of their Ivy League rivals, including Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn, and Princeton. Twenty-seven NCAA Division I teams are scheduled to take part in the meet, led by the host Columbia Lions. “He would be proud knowing this meet that includes so many outstanding college programs would be named for him.” Sander, himself an outstanding runner in college, maintained a strong interest for student-athletes to continue their track & field careers while pursuing a degree,” said Armory Foundation Co-President Rita Finkel. In addition to the exciting NCAA action, several professional events will also heat up the track following last weekend’s Millrose Games. Sander Invitational has become one of the premier collegiate track and field meets in the entire country. Norbert Sander, founder of The Armory Foundation, the Dr. Honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge is scheduled to take place this weekend, February 4th-5th, at The Armory’s New Balance Track & Field Center. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge at The Armory Top College Programs, 12 Premier Invitational Events and 4 Sensational High School Runners Set for 5 th Annual Dr.
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