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2024-25: Indoor - Ninth in weight throw (45’ 3”) at Fast Times Before Finals… 14th in weight throw (43’ 11.5”) at Spartan Invite… Fifth in weight throw (45’ 2.5”) at Moravian Invite… 17th in weight throw (47’ 1.5”) at Gulden Invitational… Fourth in weight throw (45’ 7”) at Lehigh… 18th in weight throw (44’ 11.75”) at Widener Indoor Classic… 14th in weight throw (44’ 5.75”) at Bucknell Tuneup.

Outdoor - Seventh in hammer throw (167’ 7”) at Bob Davidson Team Challenge… Second in hammer throw (170’ 2”) at Lafayette Open… Second in hammer throw (165’ 4”) vs. Lehigh… First in hammer throw (164’ 10”) at Bill Butler Invitational… Second in hammer throw (168’ 6”) at Covert Classic… 11th in hammer throw (164’ 9.5”) at Patriot League Championships… 12th in hammer throw (156’ 11.5”) at ECAC/IC4A Championships.

2023-24: Indoor - 32nd in weight throw (35’ 2”) at Spartan Invite… 13th in weight throw (41’ 3.75”) at Moravian Invitational… Fifth in weight throw (43’ 10.75”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… Seventh in weight throw (44’ 5”) at DeSchriver Invitational.

Outdoor - Fifth in hammer throw (147’ 10”) at Towson Spring Opener… Fourth in hammer throw (144’ 09”) at Maryland Invitational… Eighth in hammer throw (148’ 6”) at Lafayette Open… Third in hammer throw (162’ 01”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… 10th in hammer throw (146’ 8.75”) at Bucknell Team Challenge… Ninth in hammer throw (158’ 10”) at Covert Classic… 18th in hammer throw (140’ 8.25”) at Patriot League Championships.

Why did you choose Lafayette?
I chose Lafayette because of the combination of many reasons. Firstly, I believe the academics at Lafayette will challenge me and set me up well for my future endeavors. In addition, the coaching staff is very experienced and welcoming. I feel that their coaching will help me excel. Finally, the members of the team are so inviting and supportive. I believe that it is a community where I can succeed.

What is your favorite event in track? Why?
My favorite track event is the hammer throw. I like it because it is a combination of both power and technique that favors those who work hard.

High School: Westchester County champion in both the weight throw and shot put… Section 1 Class B champion in both weight throw and shot put… Section 1 champion in the weight throw... NYSPHSAA Championship qualifier in the weight throw… New Balance and Nike Nationals Indoor Qualifier... All-league, All-County, and All-Section in the winter season… Named team MVP at the end of the indoor season… Westchester County runner-up in the hammer throw… New Balance Nationals Qualifier… All-County and All-Section in the spring… Andrew Lagreca Track and Field Scholarship recipient… IB Diploma recipient… National Honor Society member for all four years of high school… Earned 4 varsity letters for indoor and outdoor track... Second place all-time at Somers Senior High School in both the hammer throw and weight throw.

Personal: Born on February 20th, 2005… Son of Jeff and Rebecca Googel… Older brother of Alexandra.