Friday, January 24
Gainesville, Fla. / Alachua County Sports & Events Center
University of North Florida
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RADD Sports College Invitational - Day 1
O'Gorman, Shepherd Highlight RADD Sports Collegiate Invitational
1/24/2025 8:30:00 PM | Men's Track, Women's Track
Four Ospreys In Top Five Of Men's 3000m, Three Ospreys In Top Four Of Women's High Jump
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - North Florida track and field competed at the first day of the RADD Sports College Invitational with stellar marks across the board, highlighted by exceptional performances in the men's 3000m and women's high jump on Friday afternoon.
Aidan O'Gorman stole the show in the men's 3000m, taking first place with a time of 7:56.48, as well as taking first in the mile race as well. Teammates Ilias El Khattabi, Onix Ortiz, and Gavin O'Brien followed closely behind, claiming placements in the 3000m inside the top five to showcase the Ospreys' depth in the event.
In the women's high jump, Nicole Shepherd claimed victory with a 1.70m mark. Teammates Drea Thompson and Renske Drenten secured third and fourth overall, solidifying a dominant team effort.
Men's Events
Women's Events
"This meet was a great 'next step' in the season for our program. I'm really proud of how well we competed from top to bottom. The jumpers on both sides did very well. Nicole [Shepherd] being healthy and the addition of Drea [Thompson] has really given us a strong lineup in the high jump. The women ran excellent in the 400m. Both Gabby [Johnson] and Celine [D'Anna] had indoor lifetime best finishing well in the 400m. Both EJ [O'Gorman] and Ana [Markovina] also did very well in their debut of the mile this season. Rey [Hernandez] had a nice season opener in the 400m following his strong 2024 indoor season. Aidan [O'Gorman] ran a nice double breaking the record in the 3000m and coming back with a win in the mile too. Aiden [Arnold] also ran a nice personal record of 4:05 in the mile, where we had a lot of PRs for the group. The 3k was a strong event, as we had a number of guys run well. Tomorrow, the short sprinters and 800 runners will hit the track, where we hope to see some strong races."
-- head coach Jeff Pigg
The Ospreys will return to Gainesville, Fla., tomorrow to finish out the RADD Sports College Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Men's 3000m
Aidan O'Gorman - 1st - 7:56.48
Ilias El Khattabi - 2nd - 8:19.10
Onix Ortiz - 4th - 8:22.35
Gavin O'Brien - 5th- 8:22.66
Men's 400m
Rey Hernandez - 3rd - 49.22
Troy Williams - 10th - 50.01
Women's 400m
Gabby Johnson - 3rd - 56.67
Celine D'Anna - 8th - 57.41
Melissa Epting - 15th - 59.52
Kaitlyn Godwin - 22nd - 1:00.56
Jordan Youngman - 24th - 1:01.49
Navia Casa - 28th - 1:02.1
Women's High Jump
Nicole Shepherd - 1st - 1.70m (5-7)
Drea Thompson - 3rd - 1.65m (5-5)
Renske Drenten - 4th - 1.60m (5-3)
Men's High Jump
Tyshone Bolden - 3rd - 2.05m (6-8.75)
Jacob Hippo - 4th - 1.95 (6-4.75)
Women's Triple Jump
Aleks Futschek - 4th - 11.05m (36-3)
Bella Palmiotto - 5th - 10.96m (35-11.5)
Mariama Kamara - 7th - 10.88m (35-8.5)
Rafaela Marchini - 9th - 10.75m (35-4.5)
Women's Long Jump
Aleks Futschek - 11th - 5.05m (16-7)
Rafaela Marchini - 12th - 4.98m (16-4.25)
Men's 600m
Mason Spearin - 7th - 1:22.22
Women's 1-mile
Emma Jane O'Gorman - 2nd - 4:56.37
Ana Markovina - 3rd - 4:56.70
Annika Buser - 11th - 5:10.13
Cohen Kooker - 17th - 5:16.48
Men's 1-mile
Aidan O'Gorman - 1st - 4:04.61
Aiden Arnold - 2nd - 4:05.64
Ben Tary - 8th - 4:15.20
Christian Ruocco - 10th - 4:15.97
Shamar Henry - 11th - 4:16.76
Andrew Mahorner - 13th - 4:17.06
Women's 200m
Gabby Johnson - 7th - 25.18
Celine D'Anna - 15th - 25.48
Kaitlyn Godwin - 22nd - 26.22
Melissa Epting - 27th - 26.77
Navia Casa - 32nd - 27.17
Jordan Youngman - 36th - 27.71
Men's 200m
Troy Williams - 36th - 22.94
Aidan O'Gorman stole the show in the men's 3000m, taking first place with a time of 7:56.48, as well as taking first in the mile race as well. Teammates Ilias El Khattabi, Onix Ortiz, and Gavin O'Brien followed closely behind, claiming placements in the 3000m inside the top five to showcase the Ospreys' depth in the event.
In the women's high jump, Nicole Shepherd claimed victory with a 1.70m mark. Teammates Drea Thompson and Renske Drenten secured third and fourth overall, solidifying a dominant team effort.
FINISH LINE
Men's Events
- O'Gorman led the way with his record-setting performance, with El Khattabi, Ortiz, and O'Brien swept the top five in the 3000m.
- O'Gorman doubled his success with a first-place finish, followed by Aiden Arnold in second, Ben Tary in eighth, and two more top-15 finishes, in the 1 mile.
- Rey Hernandez claimed third place with a time of 49.22 in the 400m, while Troy Williams finished 10th overall.
Women's Events
- Emma Jane O'Gorman and Ana Markovina impressed with strong performances, securing second and third overall in the 1-mile event.
- Gabby Johnson earned a third-place finish in the 400m, followed by Celine D'Anna in eighth and Melissa Epting in 15th place.
- Johnson also secured seventh place in the 200m, while D'Anna placed 15th with four others finishing in the top 40.
PIGG'S POINTS
"This meet was a great 'next step' in the season for our program. I'm really proud of how well we competed from top to bottom. The jumpers on both sides did very well. Nicole [Shepherd] being healthy and the addition of Drea [Thompson] has really given us a strong lineup in the high jump. The women ran excellent in the 400m. Both Gabby [Johnson] and Celine [D'Anna] had indoor lifetime best finishing well in the 400m. Both EJ [O'Gorman] and Ana [Markovina] also did very well in their debut of the mile this season. Rey [Hernandez] had a nice season opener in the 400m following his strong 2024 indoor season. Aidan [O'Gorman] ran a nice double breaking the record in the 3000m and coming back with a win in the mile too. Aiden [Arnold] also ran a nice personal record of 4:05 in the mile, where we had a lot of PRs for the group. The 3k was a strong event, as we had a number of guys run well. Tomorrow, the short sprinters and 800 runners will hit the track, where we hope to see some strong races."-- head coach Jeff Pigg
UP NEXT
The Ospreys will return to Gainesville, Fla., tomorrow to finish out the RADD Sports College Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 25.
OSPREY RESULTS
Men's 3000mAidan O'Gorman - 1st - 7:56.48
Ilias El Khattabi - 2nd - 8:19.10
Onix Ortiz - 4th - 8:22.35
Gavin O'Brien - 5th- 8:22.66
Men's 400m
Rey Hernandez - 3rd - 49.22
Troy Williams - 10th - 50.01
Women's 400m
Gabby Johnson - 3rd - 56.67
Celine D'Anna - 8th - 57.41
Melissa Epting - 15th - 59.52
Kaitlyn Godwin - 22nd - 1:00.56
Jordan Youngman - 24th - 1:01.49
Navia Casa - 28th - 1:02.1
Women's High Jump
Nicole Shepherd - 1st - 1.70m (5-7)
Drea Thompson - 3rd - 1.65m (5-5)
Renske Drenten - 4th - 1.60m (5-3)
Men's High Jump
Tyshone Bolden - 3rd - 2.05m (6-8.75)
Jacob Hippo - 4th - 1.95 (6-4.75)
Women's Triple Jump
Aleks Futschek - 4th - 11.05m (36-3)
Bella Palmiotto - 5th - 10.96m (35-11.5)
Mariama Kamara - 7th - 10.88m (35-8.5)
Rafaela Marchini - 9th - 10.75m (35-4.5)
Women's Long Jump
Aleks Futschek - 11th - 5.05m (16-7)
Rafaela Marchini - 12th - 4.98m (16-4.25)
Men's 600m
Mason Spearin - 7th - 1:22.22
Women's 1-mile
Emma Jane O'Gorman - 2nd - 4:56.37
Ana Markovina - 3rd - 4:56.70
Annika Buser - 11th - 5:10.13
Cohen Kooker - 17th - 5:16.48
Men's 1-mile
Aidan O'Gorman - 1st - 4:04.61
Aiden Arnold - 2nd - 4:05.64
Ben Tary - 8th - 4:15.20
Christian Ruocco - 10th - 4:15.97
Shamar Henry - 11th - 4:16.76
Andrew Mahorner - 13th - 4:17.06
Women's 200m
Gabby Johnson - 7th - 25.18
Celine D'Anna - 15th - 25.48
Kaitlyn Godwin - 22nd - 26.22
Melissa Epting - 27th - 26.77
Navia Casa - 32nd - 27.17
Jordan Youngman - 36th - 27.71
Men's 200m
Troy Williams - 36th - 22.94
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