AMHERST, Mass. – A select group of members of the Yale men's track and field team took part in the UMass Flagship Opener Saturday. The meet included teams from throughout the Northeast. Junior Chu Anueyiagu (53.34m) and senior Jake Sun (53.18m) went 1-2 in the hammer.
 
Of Yale's six top-three finishes at the event, four came from first-years.
 
First-year Alexander Johnson's mark of 16.29m, which won the shot put, places him eighth on Yale's all-time list. That was part of an impressive day for Johnson, who placed third in the discus throw (46.50m). 
 
Yale's top finishes are below.
 
First-Place Finishes:

• Shot Put
  • First-Year Alexander Johnson, 16.29m
• Hammer Throw
  • Junior Chu Anueyiagu, 53.34m

 
Second-Place Finishes:

• Hammer Throw
  • Senior Jake Sun, 53.18m

 
Third-Place Finishes:

• Long Jump
  • First-Year Zack Warren, 6.58m
• Discus Throw
  • First-Year Alexander Johnson, 46.50m
• 1500m Run
  • First-Year Alden Collier, 4:05.30

• Full Results