Annika Paluska Breaks School Record at MIT Final Qualifier

Cambridge, MA – While most of the team competed at the AARTFC Championships, two Ephs traveled to the MIT Final Qualifier in a last push to secure their spots at the upcoming NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships in Geneva, Ohio.

Annika Paluska '28 delivered a standout performance in the 800 meters, placing third overall. She ran a new personal best and school record time of 2:07.85, a performance that now ranks her 10th nationally and solidifies her place among the nation's elite in the event.

In the 1500 meters, Kate Tuttle '28 represented the Ephs with determination, finishing ninth with a best strong time of 4:32.36, adding to her impressive late-season surge.

With national rankings on the line, both Ephs showcased their competitive grit, and Paluska's record-breaking run puts her on track to be a contender at next week's NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships in Geneva, Ohio.