Smith Bears Sweep Podium Spots in Pole Vault, Crack National Rankings at Coast Guard Academy Invitational
NEW LONDON, Conn. 鈥� The Smith College track and field team delivered a well-rounded performance Saturday at the Coast Guard Academy Invitational, headlined by a dominant sweep of the pole vault that produced a new national ranking mark, along with strong contributions across sprints, middle distance, and throws. Pole Vault Dominance The story of the day belonged to the Bears’ pole vault corps. Senior Kerry Seekamp (Destin, FL/Fort Walton Beach) captured first place with a clearance of 3.55m (11-07.75), a mark that enters the 2026 NCAA Division III national rankings at No. 26 in the outdoor season. Classmate Jillian da…
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