NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Stony Brook University men's track and field team wrapped up competition at the 2024 CAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday. George Franks won the 400 meter, setting a new school record in the process. Collin Gilstrap finished second in the mile and Shane Henderson took third in the 3K.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Franks ran a 46.76 in the 400 meter, a new school record. He won gold and scored 10 points for the team. He also scored points with an eighth-place finish in the 200 meter.
• Gilstrap placed second in the mile, crossing in 4:04.11 to secure a silver medal. He earned six points for the Seawolves.
• Henderson earned a bronze medal in the 3K, finishing third. His 8:16.08 finish earned the Seawolves six points.
• Carlos Santos and Evan Brennan picked up points in the 3K as well, finishing fifth and seventh, respectively.
• Gavin Da Vanzo posted a season-best mark (1.91m) in the high jump, finishing eighth to secure a point.
• The men's 4x800 relay team (Joseph Bertola, Thomas Burfeind, Michael Fama, Finn Burke, Gilstrap, Michael Hawkes and Fernando Diaz) earned points, finishing sixth.

QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"Without a doubt the highlight of the day was George's performance in the 400m, just an amazing run. Each time out this season he has elevated his performances to another level, today was no exception," head coach Andy Ronan said. "Collin ran a super mile race for a freshman; tactically he put himself in all the right places and just was beaten on the line by a very experienced athlete. Bright future ahead for him and George. Over the two days I feel both teams represented themselves and the program well. We had some great individual efforts and hopefully those that didn't perform up to their expectations can learn from this experience and be better next time."

UP NEXT
The Seawolves return to action next weekend in Boston, Mass. at the IC4A/ECAC Championship on March 2 and 3.

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