Standouts from Bergen County Relays: Old Tappan lead the field

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Bergen County’s best were out for this year’s running of the Jack Yocker’s Bergen County Relays, and the action didn’t disappoint on track or in the field. With big times being laid down to huge marks being posted in the throws and jumps, there were a ton of solid performances to write home about, including a few that reset the state leaderboards. That being said, here were the standout performances from the 2024 Bergen County Relays.

Giordano cranks out unbelievable throw in the discus

Old Tappan’s Layla Giordano is on another level when it comes to her strength in the discus. Giordano took home the win in the event with ease, posting a 157, taking over the state-lead by about 32 feet. She also came back on Saturday to double up as she won the shot put with a mark 38-2¼, which takes over N.J. No. 7. Her performance earned her Female MVP for the meet.

Old Tappan’s Kim clears solid mark to get the win in the pole vault

Kim led the way when it came to the pole vault, winning the Division B pole vault title and leading all divisions as she cleared 10-6 in her season debut. The mark also ties her for third-best in the state this season. She’ll be one to watch in the event this season after finishing sixth at last year’s Meet of Champions.

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GIRLS		ATHLETE	PLACE	SECTION	RESULTS
400 METER HURDLES
1:05.34	SB	Abigail Dennis	1st	Finals H1	Girls Group B
1:09.65	SB	Nora Lee	2nd	Finals H1	Girls Group B
4X100 SHUTTLE HURDLE RELAY
1:08.94	SB	Relay Team	2nd	Finals H3	Girls Group B
4X100 METER RELAY
51.52	SB	Relay Team	2nd	Finals H2	Girls Group B
4X200 METER RELAY
2:01.02	SB	Relay Team	9th	Finals H1	Girls Group B
4X1600 METER RELAY
23:58.42	SB	Relay Team	3rd	Finals H2	Girls Group B
SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY
4:25.94	SB	Relay Team	3rd	Finals H1	Girls Group B
4X800 METER RELAY
10:41.69	SB	Relay Team	4th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY
14:07.36	SB	Relay Team	4th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
HIGH JUMP
4-10	SB	Caroline Ognibene	1st	Finals H2	Girls Group B
4-8	SB	Adriana Bryan	4th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
4-6	SB	Julia Whaley	8th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
LONG JUMP
15-1.5	SB	Sheila O’Sullivan	6th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
13-7.25	SB	Jamie Kim	12th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
10-9.5	SB	Adriana Bryan	20th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
TRIPLE JUMP
34-0.75	SB	Harley McGinnity	3rd	Finals H2	Girls Group B
30-10.75	SB	Nora Lee	9th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
30-1.5	SB	Emma Mor	11th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
POLE VAULT
10-6	SB	Allie Tuite	1st	Finals H2	Girls Group B
10-6	SB	Jamie Kim	1st	Finals H2	Girls Group B
10-0	SB	Salome Sanchez	3rd	Finals H2	Girls Group B
DISCUS
157-0	SB	Layla Giordano	1st	Finals H2	Girls Group B
100-8	SB	Maya Giordano	4th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
67-7	SB	Loucine Santana	15th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
JAVELIN
89-0	SB	Layla Giordano	5th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
83-4	SB	Maya Giordano	9th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
81-3	SB	Loucine Santana	10th	Finals H2	Girls Group B
SHOT PUT
38-2.25	SB	Layla Giordano	1st	Finals H2	Girls Group B
36-5.25	SB	Maya Giordano	2nd	Finals H2	Girls Group B
22-1	SB	Loucine Santana	15th	Finals H2	Girls Group B

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