WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University men's and women's track and field teams had a successful start to the 2022 outdoor track season, posting multiple wins and all-time top-tens at the 26^th annual Monmouth Outdoor Home Opener. In front of the home crowd, the men contributed four event wins and five top-tens while the women had six first place finishes along with eight all-time top-tens.
 
On the track, the men and women swept the 5000m race with Stone Caraccio crossing the line first for the men and McKenzie Delahanty picking up the win for the women. Both sides shined off the track as well, with a combined seven wins and seven top-tens set in the field events throughout the two-day event.
 
EVENT WINNERS
Men's 5000m: Stone Caraccio – 14:46.23
Men's Long Jump: Romaine Rhoden – 6.68m
Men's Triple Jump: Mohamed Diagouraga – 14.77m
Men's Shot Put: Mujeeb Ali – 16.49m
Women's 3000m Steeplechase: Giulia Pezzolla – 11:28.43
Women's 5000m: McKenzie Delahanty – 17:34.77
Women's High Jump: Veronica Chainov – 1.70m
Women's Pole Vault: Gretel Jelmert – 3.50m
Women's Discus Throw: Natalie Rolon-Issa – 40.90m
Women's Javelin Throw: Danielle Steff – 48.52m
 
ALL-TIME TOP-TENS
Men's 3000m Steeplechase: Michael Pavicic – 9:22.61 (sixth)
Men's 5000m: Stone Caraccio – 14:46.23 (fourth)
Men's 5000m: Tennessee Tremain – 14:50.12 (ninth)
Men's Pole Vault: Dalton Yeust – 4.75m (tied for fourth)
Men's High Jump: Rickie Casazza – 2.05m (tied for sixth)
Women's 100mH: Yasmeen Tinsley – 14.38 (seventh, freshman record)
Women's 3000m Steeplechase: Giulia Pezzolla – 11:28.43 (tied for fourth)
Women's 5000m: McKenzie Delahanty – 17:34.77 (seventh)
Women's Pole Vault: Gretel Jelmert – 3.50m (tied for fourth, tied for freshman record)
Women's Pole Vault: Abby Boggs – 3.35m (tied for tenth)
Women's High Jump: Veronica Chainov – 1.70m (tied for fourth, tied for freshman record)
Women's Discus Throw: Natalie Rolon-Issa – 40.90m (tenth)
*Women's Javelin Throw: Danielle Steff – 48.52 (facility record)
 
QUOTES
"I was thrilled with the way things went today at our home opener. We had over 20 teams participating and there was great competition across the board. Putting on an outdoor track & field meet in March can be a very challenging endeavor. I want to say a big thank you to all the support staff that made today possible. The Monmouth family stepped up and we're so appreciative of their efforts.
 
The senior recognition ceremony was also really special. We were able to honor the seniors that have given so much to our program. They have left a lasting legacy. Today was a great way to kick off the 2022 outdoor season. Now we'll look to improve upon our times, throws and jumps as we progress throughout the spring. Fly Hawks!" – Director of Track & Field and Cross Country / Head Coach Mike Nelson
 
UP NEXT
The men and women will be back in action next weekend at the Towson University Invitational. The two-day event begins on Friday, April 1 and runs through Saturday, April 2.