Lavelle, O'Sullivan Post Second Place Finishes to Highlight Flagship Season Opener

Saturday, April 5

Amherst, Mass.

Quinnipiac University

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4/5/2025 8:29:00 PM | Women's Outdoor Track & Field

AMHERST, Mass. — Claire O'Sullivan and Sydney Lavelle both posted runner-up finishes to highlight the Quinnipiac women's track and field program at the UMass Flagship Season Opener.

O'Sullivan posted her runner-up spot in the 800-meter, clocking in at 2:18.15, while Lavelle finished the 400 hurdles in 1:05.21.

Three Bobcats finished in the top six of that event, with Sadie Souls (1:09.15) and Emma Byrne (1:10.43) slotting fourth and sixth.

Isabel Wheeler and Kiera Baxter also posted top five finishes in the long jump with Wheeler (5.37m) finishing fourth and Baxter (5.32m) finishing fifth.

PERSONAL BESTS

Kiera Baxter – 100m (12.68)
Kiera Baxter – Long Jump (5.32m)
Abby Bossdorf – 1500m (5:07.74)
Madelyn Durkee – 400m (1:01.59)
Lydia Keys – 1500m (4:51.83)
Grace McQueeney – Long Jump (5.04m)
Grace McQueeney – Triple Jump (9.79m)
Avery Palmucci – 1500m (4:53.64)
Isabel Wheeler – Long Jump (5.37m)

UP NEXT
Quinnipiac heads to Bucknell next weekend, partaking in the Bison Classic from April 11-13.
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