W. Track looks strong "We had a decent opener, considering the weather conditions," Penn assistant coach Tony Tenisci said. "I was really proud of the athletes. They hung tough in spite of the horrific weather and length of the competition." Weather plays an important role in a track meet, since a runner's legs tighten when waiting in the cold. The Quaker Invitational lasted over seven hours and the temperature hovered around freezing the entire day. Agreeably, the weather was the most prevalent factor of the meet. Junior jumper Lisa El, who placed first in the triple jump and second in the long jump, almost decided not to compete due to the frigid conditions. "Before the meet started I felt really tight," El said. "Overall I was happy with the outcome of my events although my jumps were not my personal best." Fourteen schools competed in over 30 events in this year's Quaker Invitational. Even in such a large meet, many Quakers stood out. Penn freshman Jajuan Gair placed first in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15:07, while senior captain Jen Roy took first in the 400 meter sprint, winning in 57:58. On the field, Penn's Aqiyla Muhammed won the long jump, stretching 18 feet, as Ami Desai won the pole vault, reaching 7'4" over the bar. -- Scott Taffet
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