NJCAA National Championship Track and Field Recap: Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College's track and field team wrapped up a successful campaign at the NJCAA National Championship with several impressive performances across both the men's and women's events. Although the competition was fierce, Nassau CC athletes gave it their all, with standout individual efforts contributing to the team's overall success.

Women's Events:

• 100m: Gianna Russo-Sanchez, a sophomore at Nassau CC, ran a solid 13.29 seconds in the 100m, securing 14th place overall. Despite not making the finals, Russo-Sanchez showed consistent effort and contributed valuable experience to the team.

• 200m Final: Russo-Sanchez bounced back in the 200m final, where she showcased her strength by finishing 7th with a time of 26.93 seconds. Her performance earned 2 points for Nassau CC, helping boost the team's total score.

Men's Events:

• 4x100m Relay: The men's 4x100m relay team, featuring Keshon Anderson, Gary Leschinski, Taha Zia, and Daniel Blae-Price, ran a solid 44.49 seconds, finishing in 10th place overall. The relay team showed determination but fell short of the top spots in a highly competitive field.

• 100m: In the 100m, freshman Gary Leschinski posted a respectable time of 11.48 seconds, finishing 20th in a strong field of sprinters. Keshon Anderson, also a freshman, clocked in at 11.66 seconds, placing 24th. Fellow freshman Dylan Kaplan competed in the event as well, running 13.00 seconds for 33rd place.

• 200m: Leschinski continued his competition in the 200m, finishing 22nd with a time of 23.51 seconds, while Anderson followed in 31st place with a time of 32.88 seconds. Both athletes showed resilience despite tough competition.

• 400m: Freshman Daniel Blae-Price delivered one of the team's most impressive performances, taking 3rd place in the men's 400m with a time of 50.78 seconds. His finish on the podium was a highlight of the championship for Nassau CC.

• 400m Hurdles: Joab Gaspard, another talented freshman, competed in the 400m hurdles, finishing 17th with a time of 1:02.54. Gaspard showed determination, but the event proved to be highly competitive.

• Shot Put: In the men's shot put, David Myers earned a 14th place finish with a throw of 10.08 meters. Myers' performance helped contribute to the team's score despite the stiff competition in the field events.
   

• Javelin: In one of the team's best performances, Leschinski placed 3rd in the men's javelin with a throw of 45.25 meters (148-5 feet). His effort in the field event earned Nassau CC 6 points, adding to the team's final tally.

Summary:

The NJCAA National Championship showcased the talent and determination of Nassau Community College's track and field athletes. Despite facing stiff competition, the team's performances were impressive, with notable finishes from Gianna Russo-Sanchez in the 200m final, Daniel Blae-Price in the 400m, and Gary Leschinski in the javelin. The championship served as a valuable experience for many freshmen on the team, setting the stage for future successes.

While the team may not have taken home the top honors, their efforts at the NJCAA National Championship demonstrated growth and promise for the future of Nassau Community College track and field.