Boston, Mass – The Portland Pilots delivered an impressive performance at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, with all five runners achieving new personal bests. Four Pilots secured top-20 finishes in their respective events.
 
In the men's mile, Mark Milner had an outstanding performance, finishing 8th overall with a personal best of 3:59.20. He secured 2nd place in his heat. 
 
In the women's 3000 meters, Laura Pellicoro and Fleur Templier both claimed top-20 finishes. Pellicoro placed 9th overall and 9th in her heat with a personal best of 8:53.32, while Templier finished 18th overall and 6th in her heat, setting a personal record of 9:03.53.
 
Maebh Richardson achieved a personal best in the women's 5000 meters, finishing 61st overall with a time of 16:16.86 PR. She placed 7th in her heat. 
 
In the men's 5000 meters, Matt Strangio also recorded a personal record, finishing 15th in his heat and 17th overall with a time of 13:29.14 PR.
 
The Pilots will return to the track on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the UW Preview in Seattle, Wash. For more coverage, visit PortlandPilots.com.

Full results can be found below.

BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
Boston, Mass. (BU Track & Tennis Center)
Dec. 7, 2024
 
Men's Mile
8. Mark Milner, 3:59.20 PR
 
Women's 3000-Meter
9. Laura Pellicoro, 8:53.32 PR
18. Fleur Templier, 9:03.53 PR
 
Women's 5000-Meter
61. Maebh Richardson, 16:16.86 PR
 
Men's 5000-Meter:
17. Matt Strangio, 13:29.14 PR
 

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