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Mediocre Heps for Track

Women Sixth, Men Ninth in 10-Team Competition

The problem of team depth was even more acute on the men's team, Co-Captain Ron Failla said.

"We thought we were well-rounded, but although we have some stars, we just don't have the depth," Failla said.

Navy won the men's competition, totaling 130 points to Harvard's 32, according to Failla. Only Columbia finished further back.

Sophomore Brian Henry provided the biggest fireworks, running a Heps-record 1:48.21 in the 800-meter run, an NCAA provisional qualifying time.

Co-Captain Bill Doyle took home a silver with a 192-foot toss in the hammer throw and freshman Darin Shearer took third place in the 3000-meter steeplechase with the third-fastest Harvard time ever.

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Freshman Terrence Mann also took fourth in the high jump, clearing 6' 8 3/4" to assist the Crimson cause.

While the meet may not have been a spectacular Crimson showcase, Failla pointed to the youth of the team as its future strength.

"We have a lot of freshmen and a good recruiting class," Failla said. "The good thing is that they're really, really dedicated to track."

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