BOSTON, MA – The Rider University Men's and Women's Track & Field teams hit the track for Day 2 at the Terrier Classic Saturday. On the men's side, Artie Burgess, Travis Lahr, Derian Stianche and Noah Taylor placed 7th in the DMR, setting a new Rider record with a time of 9:49.94, also an IC4A qualifier.

On the women's side, Hailey Palmer placed 17th in the 200m, also qualifying for ECAC's and making her way into the Rider Top 10. Palmer now sits #2 in Rider history with a time of 25.08. Jordan O'Neill also qualified for ECAC's in the 3000 run, placing 17th with a time of 9:37.03. The last Bronc to qualify for the ECAC's and making her way into the Rider Top 10 marks was Keira Mansure in the 5000 run, placing 37th with a time of 17:31.22. Maddie Dischert also finished 42nd in the 5000 run with a time of 17:45.09.

Quotes & Notes
"It was a record-breaking day for the men today in the distance medley relay. It was really exciting to watch the men bounce back from yesterday and really bring it today."

"Travis got things started with a great leadoff leg to put us in it and then Artie and Derian did a real nice job of giving Noah a chance to bring it home. Noah ran a really strong anchor leg to secure the record."

"The women were really good today. I was really excited about their effort and competitiveness. They took advantage of great opportunities today."

"Jordan ran an outstanding race to shatter the 3000 meter record. She broke a record that had been set by one of the all time greats at Rider, Emily Ritter. Jordan executed the race plan perfectly today and then the excitement of the moment really brought her home. She was very impressive today."

"Hailey had another great day today moving up to #2 all time in the 200 meters. She has been such a big and consistent performer for us this season. I am really excited to see what is next for her."

"Keira closed out the meet for us with an outstanding 5000 meters to qualify for ECACs. She has worked so hard to overcome a lot of adversity and tonight was a big time reward for all her persistence." - Rider Director of Cross Country, Track & Field Bob Hamer

Top Ten Marks
#1  3000m 9:37.07 O'Neill
#1  DMR 9:49.94  Lahr, A. Burgess, Stianche, N. Taylor
#2  200m  25.08  Palmer
#6 5000m 17:31.22  Mansure
#8 5000m 17:45.09  Dischert

ECAC qualifiers
200m  25.08  Palmer
3000m 9:37.03  O'Neill
5000m 17:31.22  Mansure

IC4A qualifiers
DMR  9:49.94  Lahr, A. Burgess, Stianche, N. Taylor
            10:07.69   Thurairajah, Jarratt, Smith, Laskowski