Johnson, Palacios Named Performers of the Week
MAAC Sports
Edison, NJ – Manhattan College’s Albert Johnson III and Heidy Palacios have been named the MAAC Indoor Track & Field Performers of the Week.
Johnson won the long jump at the Albany Great Dane Classic on Friday, leaping 7.52 meters (24 feet, 8¼ inches) to qualify for both the Metropolitan and IC4A Championships. He also ran the 200 meters at the Great Dane Classic, posting a Met-qualifying time of 22.59 seconds.
Palacios captured first place in the 500 meters at the Albany Great Dane Classic, finishing in 1:19.95 to better the ECAC qualifying standard for the second time this season. She also qualified for the Metropolitan Championships in the 200 meters, posting a time of 25.65 seconds.
The MAAC Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held on Friday, February 17th at The New Balance Armory Track & Field Center in New York City.