UMPI runners win Mariner race
CASTINE — The University of Maine Presque Isle had the top two runners in this weekend’s Mariner Cross Country Invitational at Maine Maritime Academy.
In the men’s race junior Philip Boody of New Sweden topped a field of 20 runners from three schools, UMPI, Thomas and MMA, in the 8K race. Boody’s time of 28:11 was 14 seconds faster than the second-place finisher.
Jason Gray of Danforth was the second Owl and 14th runner across the line.
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HAMMER TIME — UMPI runners took top honors in the Mariner Cross Country Invitational this past Saturday in Castine. The top three runners for both men and women were given three-pound sledgehammers as trophies. Shown here from left, front row: Emily Wright and Carly Langley. Back row: coach Chris Smith and Philip Boody.
In the women’s 5K race UMPI freshman Emily Wright of Mapleton was the individual champion crossing the finish line in 22:47. UMPI sophomore Carly Langley finished second, one minute behind Wright.
The Mariner Invitational featured its unique traditions of starting with a musket shot and ending with the victorious team cutting cake for the participants and fans on hand. In starting a new tradition, this year’s top three finishers were awarded sledgehammers for “putting the hammer down” on the course.
