Chester, Pa. – Kaitlyn Adams set a new school record in the steeplechase to highlight a strong showing by the Stevens Institute of Technology women's track & field team at the Paul Donahue Invitational on Saturday.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the 3000-meter steeplechase, Adams led the way with a strong fifth-place finish in 11:36.25, breaking the previous school record of 11:44.27 held by Rachel Rouse since May 3, 2024. Gianna Adamo also competed, placing 17th. In the high jump, Allie Canciani cleared 1.55 meters to finish third overall.
 
The women's 4x400-meter relay team of Kate Cen, Allie Canciani, Nina Burden, and Isabel Vogel clocked a time of 4:16.25, earning eighth place. In the 800-meter open, Vogel led the Ducks with a time of 2:22.76 to place 23rd. She was followed closely by Isabella Gabay (25th, 2:23.47) and Nina Burden (29th, 2:23.91). Additional competitors included Taylor Enes (41st), Madeline Bender (49th), Kate Cen (51st), and Allie Canciani (53rd).
 
Gabay also delivered a solid performance in the 1500 meters, finishing 19th in 4:48.66, with Bender placing 32nd. In the 5000 meters, senior Fionna Feerick led the squad with an 18th-place finish in 18:32.40. She was followed by Samantha Rozek (32nd) and Jacqueline Lulaj (45th).
 
UP NEXT
The Ducks will return to Pennsylvania on Saturday to compete in the Monarch Open, hosted by King's College.