It is one thing to win a single championship, but securing three titles in one day is nothing short of historic. That is exactly what Sachem East junior Bella Galeas accomplished this past weekend with a remarkable performance at the Suffolk Large School Indoor Track and Field Championships, held at Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena on the campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.
Galeas dominated the competition by winning three individual events in a single meet, a feat unmatched by any other athlete on the day. She captured the 55-meter championship with a time of 7.32 seconds, showcasing her explosive speed. She followed that effort by claiming the 300-meter title, where she set a new meet record with an outstanding time of 40.62 seconds. Galeas completed her historic day by winning the long jump championship with a leap of 18 feet, 3½ inches, demonstrating her versatility and athletic range. No other competitor at the championships managed to win more than one individual event, underscoring just how special Galeas’ performance truly was.
Her success was not an isolated achievement but rather the continuation of an impressive upward trajectory that has made her one of the most exciting athletes in Suffolk County. Galeas has been one to watch since last year, when she captured county titles in both the 300 meters and the long jump during the indoor season. She carried that momentum into the outdoor season, where she added Suffolk County championships in the 400-meter hurdles and the long jump to her growing résumé. This weekend’s performance further cemented her reputation as one of Suffolk County’s most well-rounded and dominant competitors. With her blend of speed, strength, and consistency, Galeas continues to raise the bar and establish herself as a standout athlete whose best performances may still be ahead of her.