Bison Open 2009 Season with Tri-Meet

The Gallaudet Track and Field team began their 2009 season Saturday with a tri-meet against Hood College and Montgomery College. The meet, held in Rockville, Maryland was run under conditions expected for a February weekend in Maryland.  However, Bison athletes looked past the weather and set the tone for the season with a very successful competition.  

Gallaudet started out with a strong placing in the field events. Seniors Kari Olney and Matthew Schindel led by example as they both won the javelin competition. Schindel had a winning throw of 130’ 9” and Olney won with a toss of 76’ 0”.  Erin Phillips won the triple jump and was 3^rd in the long jump. Greg Frey was second in the mens’ long jump with a leap of 18’ 1”. 

The Bison also showed that they can also be competitive in the running events.  Olney won the 1500 meter run in a time of 5:38, followed closely by newcomer Virginia Keeler.  Keeler also went on to win the 800 meter run, while Olney placed 2^nd in the 3200 meter run. Phillips won the 100 meter dash in a time of 13.95. 

On the men’s side, the Bison were led by a number of freshmen competing for the first time at the collegiate level.  Brady Painter  opened his hurdling career by placing 2^nd in the 110 meter high hurdles (16.38) and 3^rd in the 400 meter intermediate hurdles (1:08).  Freshman Jacob Schlotthauer  placed 3^rd in the 200 meter dash.  Frey and Schotthauer both placed in the 100 meter dash as well; 2^nd and 4^th respectively. 

Gallaudet track and field will next compete in the Salisbury University Opener on Saturday in Salisbury, Maryland.