Two runners beat their own Haldane School records

By Peter Farrell

Haldane's Trevor Van Brunt, left, and Jonathan Clemente race in the 600-meter at the NYC Armory Feb. 22.
Haldane’s Trevor Van Brunt, left, and Jonathan Clemente race in the 600-meter at the NYC Armory Feb. 22.

On Sunday evening, Feb. 22, six Haldane track and field athletes headed down to the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory in New York City to compete in New York state qualifying meets.

Ruby McEwen finished third in her heat, breaking her previously set Haldane School record time.

Marina Martin broke her previously established school record as well in the 55-meter dash. Coach AJ McConville commented that “all athletes competed very well in their events.”

Photo by Michael Haines

Athlete Event Time Comments
Kaitlyn Phillips 1000 3:24.14
Ruby McEwen 1500 5:13.61 Haldane Record
Marina Martin 55 7.73 Haldane Record
Jonathan Clemente 600 1:29.51
Trevor Van Brunt 600 1:29.93

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