SOMERVILLE, Mass. – The Regis College men's track and field team opened its 2024 outdoor season Saturday at the Snowflake Classic, hosted by Tufts University at the Clarence "Ding" Dussault Track & Field Complex.

Justin Thuotte (Lebanon, Conn.), the GNAC Field Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 indoor season, led the Pride in several field events, finishing fifth in the long jump with a mark of 6.16 meters (20' 2.5") and sixth in the triple jump at 12.51 meters (41' 0.5"). In addition, he cleared 3.65 meters (11' 11.75") in the pole vault, a personal outdoor-best mark, to end up in a tie for seventh place.

Aiden Charles (Lowell, Mass.) finished eighth in the finals of the 110 meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 17.06 seconds after qualifying with a preliminary time of 17.35 seconds. He also led the team in the hammer throw, placing 11^th with a mark of 34.76 meters (114' 0"), also a personal collegiate-best effort.

Brett Kiesel (Rocky Hill, Conn.) finished ninth in the javelin throw with a top mark of 50.19 meters (164' 8") accomplished on his second attempt. Ryan Sweeney (Lynn, Mass.) placed first among the Pride in two events, finishing 11^th in the shot put at 11.52 meters (37' 9.5") and 16^th in the discus throw with a mark of 30.59 meters (100' 4").

On the track, Benjamin Happenny (Woonsocket, R.I.) finished 13^th in the 5000 meter run with a time of 17:00.14, over 28 seconds quicker than his time at this meet one year ago, plus he completed the 1500 meter run in 4:24.93. Zach Sigman (Buffalo, N.Y.) finished 13^th in the 10,000 meter run with a time of 38:46.74.

Bryce Toumayan-Miller (Natick, Mass.) posted a personal outdoor-best time in the 200 meter dash at 24.21 seconds, while Chris Margiatto (Suffield, Conn.) completed the 400 meter hurdles in 1:02.09, good enough to finish in 10^th place overall. Riley Stogsdill (San Diego, Calif.) finished the 800 meter run with a time of 2:09.36 and the 1500 meter run in 4:39.50.

The Pride will host the Regis Spring Classic next Friday, April 5, starting at 1 p.m. with several field events and continuing at 2 p.m. with the track schedule. After the meet, the seniors on the squad will be recognized for their significant contributions to the track and field program.