Smith College Track and Field: Smith Travels to Southern Maine

Last weekend the Smith Pioneers competed at the University of Southern Maine Invitational in Gorham, Maine. After one night’s rest in Portland, the women prepared for battle against NESCAC foes Bates and Colby and others from Assumption, Emmanuel, Gordon, Husson, Lasall, Merrimack, Norwich and St. Joseph’s.

A winning performance from Maya Rittmanic in the high jump set the Pioneers on track for a great day of competition! Kirsten Silfvenius’s second place performance in the 55-meter hurdles, Meadeshia Mitchell’s second place showing in the 600-meters and Katie Ferrall’s runner-up performance in the 1,000 were also notable showings from the day. With nineteen season personal record performances, the Smithies placed fourth of eleven participating teams. Maya, Kirsten, Meadeshia and Katie qualified for the New England Division III meet, and Katie and Kirsten also qualified for the ECACs. Kirsten’s 55-meter hurdles time of 8.66 ensures her qualification for the Open New England Championships, a meet featuring competition between NCAA Division I, II and III. Congratulations Smith College Track & Field!

Thanks to Victoria and Lauren for taking the following pictures.