Thorning, Dimarco Lead Sharks at NSU Shark Invite

MIRAMAR, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern track team returned to the Ansin Sports Complex for their first home meet since the 2022 season. The Sharks were led by record-breaking performances from Jillian Thorning as she broke the school record in the 800 and 1500 Meters. Phillip Dimarco led the way on the men’s side, earning top-two individual finishes in the 400 and 200 meter dash. Both teams accumulated 25 total top five finishes.

How it Happened

(Women’s Top 5 Finishes)

1500 Meters – Jillian Thorning (1st/4:31.80) School Record, Eden Toal (2nd/4:40.90)

3000 Meters Steeple – Bella Ascone (1st/12:06.22)

400 Meters- Sativa James (1st/58.70)

800 Meters- Jillian Thorning (1st/2:14.75) School Record, Bella Butler (3rd/2:16.87), Eden Toal (4th/2:17.33) Personal Best

200 Meters- Sativa James (1st/25.72), Melissa Mitjans (5th/26.65)

5000 Meters- Leena Saidi (1st/18:06.75), Isabella Grant (2nd/18:31.07), Ally Jakubiak (3rd/18:51.75), Meghan Mcnabb (5th/21:14.27)

4 X 400 Relay- James/Wommack/Butler/Greenfield (2nd/4:04.69)
 

How it Happened

(Men’s Top 5 Finishes)

1500 Meters – Jaime Blazquez (2nd/3:56.12)

110 Meters Hurdles- Keel Brossard (1st/15.97)

400 Meters- Phillip DiMarco (2nd/47.92), Julian Granville (4th/48.73)

800 Meters- Jaime Blazquez (2nd/1:58.44), William Watson (5th/2:00.04)

400 Meter Hurdles- Keel Brossard (2nd/59.24) Personal Best

200 Meters- Phillip DiMarco (2nd/21.74) Personal Best, Julian Granville (4th/22.26)

5000 Meters- Marc Gonzalez (1st/15:31.60)

4 X 400 Relay- Meneses/DiMarco/Agudelo/Granville (2nd/3:15.55)

Coach's Corner

Coach Jonathan Carter – Today it felt amazing to showcase our talented team at home. We would like to thank everyone for their support. Being at home really made the team feel confident in their abilities to perform.

What's Next

The Sharks will race again on March 7th as they head to Miami for the St. Thomas Invitational.
 

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