The College of Staten Island outdoor track and field teams are set to compete at the Rider Invitational, kicking off a crucial two-day event as the regular season wraps up. Following impressive performances at the Oscar Moore Invitational, athletes Adonijah Washington and Peter Galletta received East Coast Conference (ECC) honors for their achievements. Washington set a national qualifying mark in the triple jump, making history with a jump of 12.12 meters, while Galletta set a new school record in the 3000m at 9:47.43. Several other program records were broken at the Oscar Moore Invitational, highlighting a strong season for the Dolphins.

By the Numbers
  • Adonijah Washington's triple jump of 12.12 meters ranks 15th in the nation.
  • Peter Galletta's 3000m time of 9:47.43 set a new school record.
  • Four total program records were broken at the Oscar Moore Invitational.
State of Play
  • The Rider Invitational includes all field events on Friday and track events on Saturday.
  • CSI athletes are gaining recognition and breaking records as the season progresses.
What's Next

As the season approaches its end, CSI athletes will aim for continued success at the Rider Invitational, with hopes to build momentum heading into the Penn Relays and NCAA National Championships later this May.

Bottom Line

The Dolphins are showcasing significant talent and breaking records as the season closes, setting themselves up for potential national recognition and strong finishes in upcoming championships.