BOSTON, MA (February 3, 2024)—The UMass Boston men's track and field program took the weekend to compete at the Cupid Challenge from Tufts University, as the team continues to progress towards their individual goals set for the season.

SPRINTS:

First-year Hugo Dos Santos took to the blocks for the 60m dash as the lone Beacon, as he registered a new personal best of 7.73. Dos Santos also took to the 200m dash along with first-years Elmani Debarros, and Brady Poirier, with Dos Santos crossing first for the Beacons in 24.79, he was followed by Debarros in 25.66, and Poirier in 29.04.

First-year Nouradine Sheck was the lone Beacon in the 400m dash, as he finished in 62.41 for UMass Boston.

DISTANCE:

The 600m was held down once again by junior Cody Witthun, as his 1:26.00 finish was enough to earn him 10^th out of a 22-man field. Witthun was supported by sophomore Isaiah Stressman, with Stressman closing his 600m dash in 1:32.39.

In the men's mile, Beacons' first-years Robert Cannon and Sebastian Bien Aime represent UMass Boston, with Cannon putting together a 4:55.82 finish first for the Beacs, followed by Bien Amie who finished in 6:38.31.

JUMPS:

From the long jump runway, Debarros was joined by first-year Prabhdeep Bassan, along with junior Mocktar Seck. Bassan registered the best mark on the day, as he registered a 5.29m (17' 4.25") mark, followed by Seck who registered a 4.29m (14' 1") best.

In the triple jump, Bassan also took the runway for a best jump of 11.05m (36' 3").

THROWS:

Juniors Olutemi Alofe and Sam Grant each took to the thrower's circle for the Beacons, with Alofe registering a best of 10.76m (35' 3.75"), followed by Grant who registered a best of 9.39m (30' 9.75").

Up next for UMass Boston men's track and field is the Boston University Valentine's Meet on Saturday, February 10. For updates on results, visit UMass Boston - Official Athletics Website (beaconsathletics.com).
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