The University of Maine Track and Field team showcased strong performances at the Commonwealth Invite on April 11. Notably, Athena Cusson secured multiple Top 10 finishes, including 7th place in both the Long Jump and Javelin events. The relay team of Maddie Cyr, Catherine Primavera, Bayleigh Shanahan, and Callie Tennett finished 7th in the 4x100 meter relay. Individual participants also marked their territories in various events despite facing tough competition.

By the Numbers
  • Athena Cusson finished 7th in Long Jump with a distance of 5.43m (17' 9.75).
  • Catherine Primavera clocked 12.67 seconds, finishing 18th in the 100m sprint.
  • Maddie Cyr and team finished 7th in the 4x100m Relay with a time of 49.40 seconds.
State of Play
  • Athena Cusson excelled with multiple solid finishes across different field events.
  • The Black Bears are preparing for the upcoming Sean Collier Invitational and Jim Kavanagh Legacy Invitational on April 17.
What's Next

The Black Bears will aim to capitalize on this momentum at the next meets, focusing on improving individual and team performances across events.

Bottom Line

The strong showing at the Commonwealth Invite signals the team's potential for breakout performances at future competitions, setting a hopeful tone for the season ahead.