AARTFC Meet Results

SELINSGROVE, P.A. – The Union College men's track and field 4x800m relay team broke a 27-year-old record on their way to a second-place finish overall at the All-Atlantic Regional Track and Field Championship on Thursday afternoon from Susquehanna University. Junior Charlie Alekson also earned a second-place finish in the 1500m. Union Finished in 19th with 18 points.

The 4x800m relay team of Alekson, senior Aiden Rowley, junior Ben Trantanella, and sophomore Ben Neff broke the record with their blazing 7:50.07 and earned second place in the event for Union. The previous record was set in 1996 with a 7:52.90.

Alekson had a busy day for Union, racing in the 1500m and the 4x800m relay. Alekson raced to a second-place finish in the 1500m with a 3:53.59 and earned eight points for the team.

Neff also raced in the 1500m and earned a seventh-place finish in the event with a 3:55.39. This time equals his personal best which he set this year at the Liberty League Championships. Neff earned two points for Union in the race.

First-year Aidan Savitt made his debut at the regional in the 400m. Savitt clocked a 52.40 to finish in 26th place overall.

This meet signals and end of the 2023 outdoor season for Union.