Falcons Compete At MIT Final Qualifier
Cambridge, MA. – The Fitchburg State University Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Team competed at the 2024 MIT Final Qualifier today at the Sherie & Don Morrison Track.
Bourassa & Shimiyimana notch top two finishes for Green and Gold
Cambridge, MA. – The Fitchburg State University Men's Outdoor Track & Field Team competed at the 2024 MIT Final Qualifier today at the Sherie & Don Morrison Track.
The Basics
Meet: MIT Final Qualifier
Location: Don & Sherie Morrison Track
Scoring: No Team Scoring
How It Happened
Sophomore Liam Bourassa (Shirley, MA) led the way for the Falcons, finishing second overall in the javelin with a throw of 59.94 meters, while adding an eighth place toss of 44.35 meters in the discus. Liam currently ranks second nationally in the javelin.
Senior Eric Shimiyimana (Worcester, MA) was also solid for the Green and Gold, placing second overall in the triple jump with a mark of 13.85 meters.
By The Numbers
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Liam Bourassa 2nd place Jav (59.94M)
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Eric Shimiyimana 2nd place TJ (13.85M)
Up Next
Falcons return to action next week as select members compete at the 2024 NCAA DIII Track & Field National Championships at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, SC, starting on Thursday, May 23rd.
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