Florida State Relays a Success for Tampa Runners

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The University of Tampa track team also competed at the Florida State University Relays over the weekend, reaching a number of personal bests throughout several races.

Kelly Hagan began Friday in the 1,500, running in 4:42. Chantalle Blundell then competed in the steeple chase, finishing in 11:45.

In the men's 5K, Geremy DeWitt registered a new personal record with a 15:28. Matt Hoffman then won the second heat with a new personal record of 15:48. Kyle Taylor was second with a 15:56, notching a new personal-best time for the senior.

The women's 5K was paced by Tampa's Vanessa Righeimer, with her top-ever time of 17:42. Elaina Cancello finished in 18:59 as her sister, Claudia Cancello, logged a 19:02.

In the 10K, Danielle Kissel ran a personal-best time of 38:07, while Ronni Mercier paced at 19:21. Mike Zwijacz finished the race in 34:00. Brendan McGonagle also turned in a time of 16:38 in the 5K.

The Spartans will be at a pair of races next weekend, sending runners to both the Raleigh Relays (N.C.) and the University of North Florida Invite.

Please visit TampaSpartans.com for complete information on UT track.

2014 FSU Relays (UT Results)
Event 39 Women 3000 Meter Steeplechase University

1 Blundell, Chantell SO Tampa 11:45.26

Event 33 Women 1500 Meter Run University

Section 2

3 Hagan, Kelly SR Tampa 4:42.59

Event 35 Women 5000 Meter Run University
Section 1
3 Righeimer, Vanessa SR Tampa 17:42.64PR

12 Cancello, Elaina FR Tampa 18:59.56
13 Cancello, Claudia FR Tampa 19:02.98

Event 36 Men 5000 Meter Run University

Section 1
15 DeWitt, Geremy JR Tampa 15:28.00PR

Section 2

1 Hoffman, Matthew FR Tampa 15:49.59PR

2 Taylor, Kyle SR Tampa 15:56.07PR

Event 37 Women 10000 Meter Run University

2 Kissel, Danielle SO Tampa 38:07.96PR
Ronnie Mercier FR Tampa 19:20 (5K)

Event 38 Men 10000 Meter Run University

8 Zwijacz, Mike SR Tampa 34:11.32
Brendan McGonagle FR Tampa 16:38(5K)