Princeton Women’s Track and Field Opens Season Strong at Rutgers Holiday Classic
The Princeton women’s track and field team made a powerful statement as they kicked off the indoor season at the Rutgers Holiday Classic in New York City. Held at the Armory on Friday, the meet served as a triumphant celebration of the team’s hard work and dedication.
Record-Breaking Performances and Podium Success
“This December meet has always been more of a celebration of all the hard work put in the last three months rather than a season opener,” Head Coach Michelle Eisenreich said. “And what a celebration it was! We had countless season opener bests, all-time personal records, and a school record. Our team has been laser-focused on an indoor championship all fall, and this meet was a testament to their collective effort.”
Freshman Jazmyn Singh blazed onto the scene in her collegiate debut, shattering the program record in the 300m with a remarkable time of 39.04 seconds. This surpassed the previous record set in 2020 by Katie DiFrancesco (’21), earning Singh second place at the meet.
Singh’s electrifying performance was followed by another victory as she anchored the 4×400 relay team to a first-place finish. Joining her were Khushi Umesh, Maisha Atkinson, and Lauren Harris, who clocked a final time of 3:49.80.
Individual Stars Shine Bright
Julia Jongejeugd dominated the 60m hurdles, securing first place with a time of 8.67 seconds. Shantell Kwofie raced to second place in the event with a mark of 8.74. Kwofie continued her winning streak, taking home first place in the shot put with a new personal best of 14.99 meters. Siniru Iheoma followed closely behind, earning second place with a mark of 14.95 meters. Makenna Marshall took fourth place with a throw of 13.78 meters.
Angela McAuslan-Kelly secured second place in the weight throw with an impressive mark of 17.08 meters, while Iheoma claimed third with a throw of 16.83 meters. In the 60m prelims, Alexandra Kelly and Soraya Patterson each set new personal bests, clocking in at 7.85 and 8.09 seconds, respectively. Freshman Brooke Jackson displayed remarkable consistency, running 7.69 seconds in both the preliminary and final rounds to secure fourth place overall.
Looking Ahead
Three Tigers set new personal bests in the 300m, showcasing the team’s depth and potential. Asante finished fourth with a time of 39.66 seconds, while Harris and Georgina Scoot earned eighth and 13th place with times of 40.91 seconds and 41.77 seconds, respectively.
Full results from the Rutgers Holiday Classic can be found here.
Up Next
Princeton will resume competition in the new year, traveling to Annapolis, Md., to face Navy in a dual meet on January 11th.
What are the team’s goals for the indoor season?
## Interview with Coach Michelle Eisenreich
**Host:** Coach Eisenreich, congratulations on a fantastic start to the season at the Rutgers Holiday Classic! What are your thoughts on the team’s performance?
**Coach Eisenreich:** [[1](https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-track-and-field)]This December meet has always been more of a celebration of all the hard work put in during the fall rather than a true season opener. But what a celebration it was!
We saw countless season opener bests, many personal records broken, and even a school record.
**Host:** That’s incredible! Can you tell us more about Jazmyn Singh’s record-breaking performance in the 300m?
**Coach Eisenreich:** Jazmyn is a phenomenal athlete. In her very first collegiate race, she shattered the program record in the 300m with an astonishing time of 39.04 seconds. It was truly electrifying to watch.
She beat a record that had stood since 2020, and it clearly shows the talent and dedication she brings to the team.
**Host:** It sounds like you have a very talented and driven team this year. What are your goals for the indoor season?
**Coach Eisenreich:** Our team has been laser-focused on an indoor championship all fall. This meet was a testament to their collective effort and a great indicator of the potential we have. We will continue to work hard, refine our performances, and strive to achieve our goal of winning a championship.
