By CAITLYN BROOKS
EUGENE, Ore. — The Penn State men’s and women’s track and field teams finished competition at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with Allon Clay winning the men’s 800-meter title and three Nittany Lions earning medals on the final day of competition.
The Nittany Lions wrapped up the three-day competition with one Big Ten champion (Allon Clay, 800m) and three bronze medalists (Caron, 4×400 relay and Roban).
MEDALISTS
Allon Clay completed an epic comeback in the men’s 800-meter finals to take the Big Ten title in the event, clocking in at 1:47.93 to bring home a gold medal for the Nittany Lions.
Handal Roban earned a bronze medal in the men’s 800-meter race at a time of 1:48.05.
Florence Caron came in third place in the women’s 5,000-meter finals, finishing in 15:40.76 to claim a bronze medal in the event.
The men’s 4×400 relay group of Jake Palermo, James Onwuka, Roban and Max DeAngelo collected a third-place bronze finish, clocking in at 3:05.02 to set the sixth-fasted time in school history.
SCORING EVENTS
The men’s team closed out the Big Ten Outdoor Championships with a total of 31 points and the women completed the meet with 30 points.
Ajani Dwyer earned four points in the 100-meter final after finishing the race in 10.34. Palermo added five points to the total with a fourth-place in the men’s 400-meter, finishing at 46.04. The duo of Clay and Roban earned a combined 16 points in the 800-meter race, as Clay won the title and Roban finished in third at 1:48.05.
Hannah Riolo collected one point in women’s high jump with a 1.75m (5-8 ¾) mark. Gabriella Recce also collected one point in pole vault with a 4.18m (13-8 ½) mark. Florence Caron added the last six points after a third-place finish in the 5,000-meter race, clocking in at 15:40.76.
UP NEXT
The Penn State track and field teams continue their outdoor postseason competition at the NCAA East First Round beginning on Wednesday, May 28, in Jacksonville, Florida.
TRACK EVENTS
Women’s 1,500-meter Finals
- Kane placed sixth, running at a time of 4:15.71
- Ada Rand finished in 4:16.71
Women’s 5,000-meter Finals
- Caron placed third at 15:40.76 to earn a bronze medal
Men’s 100-meter Finals
- Dwyer finished in 10.34
Men’s 400-meter Finals
- Palermo finished in fourth place at 46.04 to set a new PR and move to the No. 4 on the all-time list
Men’s 800-meter Finals
- Clay won the Big Ten title in the 800-meter race, clocking in at 1:47.93
- Roban finished in third place in 1:48.05
Men’s 5,000-meter Finals
- Jake Allen set a new personal best of 13:44.39 to set the fourth-fasted time in program history
Men’s 4×400 Finals
- Penn State’s group consisting of Roban, Palermo, Onwuka and DeAngelo earned the bronze medal after finishing in 3:05.02
FIELD EVENT SUMMARY
Women’s High Jump Finals
- Riolo tied her outdoor personal best with a 1.75m (5-8 ¾) jump
Women’s Pole Vault Finals
- Recce set a new personal best of 4.18m (13-8 ½) to move into the No. 4 spot all-time
