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December 1, 2008

Gibson Takes First in 800m at Manhattan Opener to Begin Indoor Track & Field Campaign

Monday, December 1, 2008 


Gibson Takes First in 800m to Begin Indoor Track & Field Campaign

Kevin Gibs



RIVERDALE, NY - The Mercy College men's indoor track and field team got the 2008-09 season underway with a big finish on Monday at the Manhattan College Opener.

Senior Kevin Gibson (Buenos Aires, Argentina) led the way by taking first place in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:23.8.  Senior John Benvin (Thornwood, NY) was right behind him in second place at 2:24.8.  Senior Daniel Reeves (Babylon, NY) finished at 2:28.1, placing fourth.

The Mavericks will return to action on Sunday, December 7 at the Collegiate Track Conference (CTC) Relay Carnival in New Haven, CT.