UMBC freshman Madisyn Bobb continued her impressive indoor campaign, competing against an elite field at the Dr. Sander Scorcher in New York City.
The meet, hosted by Columbia University at the historic Armory Track & Field Center, served as a crucial mid-season barometer for the Retrievers as they build toward the conference championships. Bobb, a standout sprinter following in the athletic footsteps of her father, David, and older sister, Caitlyn, took to the banks for the seeded 400-meter dash.
Running in a competitive fifth heat, Bobb crossed the line in 58.78 to secure a 22nd-place finish in a massive field of collegiate talent. The result highlights her steady transition into the quarter-mile event following a series of strong performances in the 300 meters earlier this month.
The New York outing proved productive for the wider UMBC squad, which saw several athletes produce season-best marks. While Bobb provided the speed in the sprints, her teammates excelled across the middle-distance and field events:
School Record: Kathleen Schwaner broke the UMBC 1000m record with a fifth-place time of 2:50.25.
Podium Finishes: Micah Haskins earned a bronze medal in the 3000m, clocking 10:23.74.
Sprint Success: Anna Creel joined Bobb in the top tier of performances, finishing fifth in the 300m in 39.68.
The Retrievers' focus now shifts to the final weeks of the regular indoor season, with the squad set to return to Penn State for the National Open. For Bobb, each performance is a step toward the America East Indoor Championships in Boston, where she is expected to be a key figure in UMBC’s bid for regional dominance.
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