PHILADELPHIA, PA — The tandem of Alex Kristeller and Paul Brennan emerged as a storyline on Thursday at the Penn Relays while representing the Jaspers in the Men's Hammer Throw event. It was a productive showing for both, with Kristeller earning second place and Brennan grabbing sixth place in the Men's Hammer Throw.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Kristeller's best attempt came on his sixth throw, which measured 66.64m.
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Brennan's best hurl came on his third attempt, registering at a distance of 62.77m.
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Kenneth Ikeji of Harvard won the event with a score of 71.91m. Ikeji was the runner-up in the hammer throw at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
QUOTES FROM MANHATTAN
Kerri Inman, director of cross country and track & field: "Alex (Kristeller) and Paul (Brennan) had a strong showing in the championship section at the Penn Relays today. Proud of their effort and happy with how we look as we get closer to MAACs."
NEXT UP
Manhattan track & field athletes will compete on Friday in the Lions Invitational hosted by The College of New Jersey. The two-day event runs on Friday and Saturday live from the TCNJ Track & Field Complex.
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