UTICA, N.Y. – The Hamilton College Continentals competed against 17 teams at the 2026 Utica University Track & Field Winter Opener inside the Todd & Jenn Hutton Sports and Recreation Center on Friday, Jan. 16.
 
The non-scoring meet was the second of the 2025-2026 season for Hamilton and their first after the Winter Recess.
 
Hannah Turner '26 and Mia O'Neill '28 took down some of the best finishes of the day, securing first and second place, respectively, in the 400-meter dash. Both ran indoor personal bests, with Turner winning in 1:02.10 and O'Neill finishing close behind in 1:02.39.
 
The Continentals compete in the St. Lawrence University Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 24.
 
TOP PERFORMANCES

400-Meter Dash (12 runners)
1. Hannah Turner '26, 1:02.10 (PR)
2. Mia O'Neill '28, 1:02.39 (PR)
 
Mile Run (37 runners)
8. Emily Pogozelski '26, 5:17.24 (AARTFC)
 
60-Meter Dash (34 runners)
6. Ava Chiappinelli '29, 8.09
 
500-Meter Dash (21 runners)
1. Ruby Austin '29, 1:20.37 (#3 All-Time)
 
Shot Put (30 throwers)
5. Dana Schwartz '26, 10.40m (34 feet, 1.5 inches; #6 All-Time)
 
800-Meter Run (25 runners)
5. Nora Burroughs '29, 2:24.31
 
3,000-Meter Run (19 runners).
3. Taylor Harris '26, 10:22.07 (AARTFC, PR)
 
Triple Jump (12 jumpers)
2. Mackenzie Loudon '29, 10.77m (35 feet, 4 inches)