WASHINGTON – Georgetown University's track & field program concluded competition on Saturday, January 18, at the Nittany Lion Challenge in University Park, Pennsylvania, at the Multi-Sport Facility & Horace Ashenfelter III Indoor Track.

The Nittany Lion Challenge featured excellent performances, highlighted by record-breaking efforts. Tinoda Matsatsa stole the spotlight, shattering his own NCAA Indoor Track & Field 1000m record with an outstanding time of 2:16.84. Adding to the excitement, Abel Teffra delivered a remarkable effort, clocking 2:17.39 to secure the second-fastest time in collegiate history.

Head Coach Alton McKenzie

"With getting back into full swing after the winter break, we had a few highlights from today's meet. Two runner-up finishes in the 400m (Rebecca Ochan's seasonal debut in the 400 running 56.47 & Jaden Marchan's 47.11, 2nd best in GU history in the event) were noteworthy. Freshman newcomer Paris Coleman also showed promise finishing 6th in the finals of the Women's 60mH with a new PB of 8:82 seconds. Another newcomer Colin Kirkpatrick got a win in the Men's 3K in his first contest as a Hoya. The biggest highlight from today was certainly the exceptional running from our men in the 1K. Tinoda Matsatsa shattered the collegiate record he already had with a superb 1:16.84. Having a teammate right alongside him to make the race interesting certainly helped. Abel's time of 2:17.39 for 2nd was also under the previous record. Needless to say, we're excited to see what's in store for the rest of the season. We'll look to continue making progress across all event groups as the indoor season continues."

Assistant Coach Brandon Bonsey 

"Tinoda and Abel are two of the best young middle distance prospects in the US. I figured this would happen but it still was really cool to see. Breaking an NCAA record can't be taken for granted. They are both heading back to D.C. happy and excited for what the rest of the season has in store."

RESULTS

Georgetown Men's Results

• Men's 300m: Aaron Guillame secured 4th place with an impressive time of 34.84.
• Men's 400m: Jaden Marchan delivered a stellar performance, running 47.11 to achieve the second-fastest time in school history and a 2nd-place finish. Nicholas Givan followed with a time of 49.84, earning 6th place.
• Men's 600m: Denis Gallagher led the Hoyas with a time of 1:20.03, placing 5th, followed closely by Ryan Mulrooney, who finished 6th with a time of 1:20.53.
• Men's 800m: Furious Clay led the Hoyas with a 4th-place finish and a time of 1:50.52. Matthew Griffin placed 5th with a time of 1:51.28, and Daniel McCarthy secured 6th with a time of 1:52.91.
• Men's 1000m: Matsatsa shattered his own NCAA Indoor Track & Field 1000m record with an extraordinary time of 2:16.84. Teffra clocked 2:17.39, claiming the second-fastest time in collegiate history.
• Men's Mile: Luke Ondracek led a trio of Hoyas, finishing 6th with a time of 4:09.32. Birhanu Harriman placed 10th in 4:11.93, followed by Quinn Parrish in 12th at 4:13.61.
• Men's 3000m: Colin Kirkpatrick picked up a 1st-place finish for the Hoyas in the event with a time of 8:09.84. Charlie North and Akshay Vadul rounded out the Hoyas in 5th place with a time of 8:18.53 and 10th place with a mark of 8:24.41, respectively.
• Men's Long Jump: Roberto Terrell Jr. recorded a mark of 6.83m (22-5), earning 7th place.
• Men's 4x400 Relay: Nicholas Givan, Tinoda Matsatsa, Abel Teffra and Jaden Marchan placed 3rd with a time of 3:15.31

Georgetown Women's Results

• Women's 300m: Meghan Quinn led the Hoyas with a strong 9th-place finish, clocking 39.76. Mia Coleman and Paris Coleman followed in 15th and 16th, respectively.
• Women's 400m: Rebecca Ochan impressed with a 2nd-place finish, running 56.46.
• Women's 1000m: Emilia Puskas completed the race in 19th place with a time of 3:08.04.
• Women's Long Jump: P. Coleman finished 7th with a mark of 5.40m (17-8.75).
• Women's Triple Jump: Alexis Emery wrapped up the event with a mark of 11.13m (36-6.25), earning 6th place.
• Women's 60 Hurdles: P. Coleman placed 5th with a time of 8.82.