History was made last month at the Penn Relays, and a group of talented student-athletes from Port Jefferson delivered a performance to remember.
The Port Jefferson 4x100-meter relay team, made up of Salome Maginier, Veronica Shretengas, Nina Gnatenko, and Alexa Jacobs, etched their names into the record books with an outstanding run. The quartet clocked an impressive time of 50.94 seconds, setting a new outdoor track school record in the process.
Competing on one of the biggest stages in high school track and field, the team rose to the occasion with a combination of speed, precision, and teamwork. From the opening leg to the final handoff, each runner played a crucial role in executing a near-flawless race against strong competition.
The Penn Relays, known for bringing together top talent from across the country and beyond, provided the perfect backdrop for such an achievement. For Port Jefferson, the moment not only highlighted individual talent but also the strength of the program as a whole.
Breaking a school record is no small feat, especially at a meet with as much history and prestige as the Penn Relays. The team’s performance reflects the hard work and dedication put in throughout the season, both on and off the track.
As the season continues, this milestone serves as both a celebration and a source of motivation. With confidence growing and momentum on their side, the Port Jefferson relay team will look to build on this success in upcoming meets.
For now, though, the spotlight belongs to Maginier, Shretengas, Gnatenko, and Jacobs—a quartet that delivered a record-breaking moment and gave their school community something special to cheer about.