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Longtime Boilermaker Runner Passes Away Moments After Crossing the Finish Line
One of the most popular events every summer in Central New York is the Boilermaker Road Race. People from 45 different states and 11 countries traveled to Utica, NY for this years big event on the second Sunday in July. Overall it was a huge success. However, for one longtime Boilermaker Nation representative the race ended in tragedy.
The Sherrill Silversmiths are Enjoying One of the Program's Most Successful Seasons
SHERRILL, N.Y. -- The Sherrill Silversmiths are enjoying what has perhaps been their best season in program history. Currently in a battle with the Syracuse Salt Cats for first place in the NYCBL East Division, the Smiths boast seven All-Star selections, and are positioned to make a run at a championship this summer.
Thursday Night Title Fight: Heated STSS Point Battle Enters Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – It’s a Thursday night (July 18) title fight for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco. Utica-Rome Speedway hosts the ‘Richie Evans Remembered 61’ featuring the STSS Modifieds and STSS Crate 602 Sportsman in an open-wheel doubleheader. STSS...
Whittemore wins six including featured pace at Vernon
Vernon, NY – Driver Jimmy Whittemore won six races including the $6,500 co-featured pace with Major Leaguer at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 13). In the featured pace, Snap Call (Steeven Genois) was first to the quarter in :26.4 and first to the half in :55.2. Kisses From Above (Leon Bailey) came first-up going around the far turn and led to three-quarters in 1:24.3.
Out-of-town runners take top men's and women's spots in Boilermaker 5K
UTICA — Brendan Carter and Annika Hurley took the top men's and women's spots in the Boilermaker Road Race 5K on Sunday. The two New Englanders were both running in their first Boilermaker. Carter sprinted across the finish line in a time of 15:37.88 to win the first race...
Sunday Success Proves “The Boilermaker is Back!”
The Boilermaker Road Race went out without a hitch on Sunday and has improved dramatically from the devastation suffered during the COVID-19 years. Boilermaker race officials held a post-race press conference Monday to give positive news and recap the days events. Boilermaker President Mark Donovan began his remarks at the...
Boilermaker Road Race: Women's 15K comes down to final steps as new champions crowned
UTICA ― A familiar name finished at the front of the Boilermaker 15K field Sunday, but it was not the one spectators may have been expecting. John Korir, the 27-year-old runner-up at his first run through the streets of Utica last year, won the race this time, finishing ahead of Jemal Yimer, his Kenyan countryman and a record-setting winner the last two years. Both runners bear Yimer's 2022 time, but Korir was five seconds off the 2023...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Business As Usual: Matt Sheppard Earns Birthday Victory at Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – Business as usual. After struggling to move forward early, Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard eventually climbed his way to his seventh 3 Bastards Brewing Modified victory of 2024 at Utica-Rome Speedway on his 42nd birthday. Sheppard fired from the 10th starting position at the beginning of...
Highlights from the 47th Annual Boilermaker Finish Line
The 47th annual Boilermaker was a tremendous success, complete with a spectacular flyover courtesy of the U.S. Army and Airforce. Although no records were broken at this year's Boilermaker, the first person to cross the finish line can claim they technically are a record holder. John Korir, of Kenya, finished...
Let's celebrate the lohud Athlete of the Year and the 2024 Whelan All-Sports Award winners
Back in 2018 we created our Tom Whelan All-Sports Awards to honor a longtime champion of scholastic athletics and highlight a select list of winners from the previous school year. Tommy was an old-school character who's ability to share compelling stories made him welcome on any sideline or any barstool. He could recite names and numbers of the countless athletes he chronicled across multiple generations. Whelan made everyone feel important.
Swimming & Diving Named CSCAA Scholar All-America
HAMILTON – The Colgate University men's and women's swimming and diving teams have been recognized as Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), the organization announced Monday. To qualify for this prestigious recognition, teams had to earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 during the spring 2024 semester. The women's team posted a 3.61 spring GPA, the fifth-best mark among its Patriot League peers. The men's team earned a 3.44 spring GPA, ranking fourth in the Patriot League. The CSCAA also recognizes individual Scholar All-America athletes for their academic achievements. Those selections...
Colgate Names Alyssa Guido Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
HAMILTON — Alyssa Guido has been named Colgate University's new head women's lacrosse coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Yariv Amir '01 announced Thursday. Guido spent three years as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Drexel University, helping the Dragons win their first-ever Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship in 2022 and guiding the program to three-straight NCAA tournaments. She accumulated a 37-20 record in her time with the Dragons.
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