May 16, 2023

Kalinowski, Thuotte Selected for GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Major Awards

WINTHROP, Mass. - Regis College first-year student-athletes Conrad Kalinowski (London, England) and Justin Thuotte (Lebanon, Conn.) have been selected to receive major awards from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) for the just-completed outdoor track and field season, as Kalinowski was voted GNAC Men's Field Athlete of the Year and Thuotte received GNAC Men's Field Rookie of the Year honors.

In addition, head coach Ben Colello and assistant coaches Cole Anderson and Riley McMahon were voted GNAC Women's Outdoor Track and Field Coaching Staff of the Year, and both the men's and women's squads received their respective GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Team Sportsmanship Award.

"I am so proud of the tremendous effort of both our women's and men's track and field teams this outdoor season," Colello said. "These awards are a reflection of the strength and determination of the entire program this year, a group that always supported each other, maintained a strong work ethic, and contributed to an outstanding team dynamic. Congratulations to both teams on a great year, and we can't wait to get back to work soon!"

Kalinowski won three individual titles at the 2023 GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, starting April 29 with a victory in the hammer throw with a season-best mark of 33.11 meters (108' 7"). He continued April 30 with victories in the pole vault after clearing 3.50 meters (11' 5.75") and the shot put with a mark of 10.78 meters (35' 4.5").

Kalinowski also earned All-GNAC honors with a third place finish in the javelin throw at 39.27 meters (128' 10"). He wrapped up the 2022-23 season at the New England Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 6 by breaking the outdoor record in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.29 meters (14' 0.75"), earning All-New England recognition by finishing in sixth place overall in the event.

At the 2023 GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Thuotte collected two individual titles, finishing first in the long jump with a mark of 6.21 meters (20' 4.5") and the triple jump at 12.52 meters (41' 1"). He also earned All-GNAC honors in the high jump after clearing 1.75 meters (5' 8.75") and scored for the Pride with a fourth place finish in the pole vault with a successful attempt at 2.30 meters (7' 6.5").

At the Regis Spring Classic April 6, Thuotte broke the outdoor school record in the long jump with an event-winning mark of 6.44 meters (21' 1.5"). He also won the high jump at that meet after clearing 1.80 meters (5' 10.75") as well as the triple jump at the Regis Pre-Conference Meet April 22 with a mark of 12.51 meters (41' 0.5").

After leading the women's track and field team to the conference championship in indoor track and field, the team of Colello, Anderson, and McMahon helped the Pride women finish second at the GNAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, battling with eventual champion Emmanuel College throughout the meet. The Regis women earned conference titles in the 800 meter run, 1500 meter run, 5000 meter run, 10,000 meter run, 4x100 meter relay, and hammer throw.

Aiden Charles (Lowell, Mass.) was selected to the GNAC Men's Outdoor Track and Field All-Sportsmanship Team after earning two All-GNAC honors at the conference championships. He finished second in the hammer throw with a collegiate-best mark of 32.78 meters (107' 6") and third in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 17.36 seconds, also a collegiate-best standard for the sophomore.

Elizabeth Stevenson (Scituate, Mass.) was selected to the GNAC Women's Outdoor Track and Field All-Sportsmanship Team as she provided significant support to her teammates throughout the season. The junior scored for the Pride with a sixth place finish in the 5000 meter run with a time of 22:04.04, 25.7 seconds faster than her previous collegiate-best time in the event established one week beforehand.

Regis College sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports within NCAA Division III as a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.