1999 Indoor State Meets
Connecticut
Open Championship 2/27/99
Highlights:
Amy Pleckaitis breaks state records in 1600 (5:08.33) and
3200 (11:00.90); Rachel D'Amora doubles in 300 (40.73) and 500 (1:17.39); Keshia
Haughton 8.11 55H (SR); Sheldon Simpson 6.40 55D (SR), 35.33 300m; George
O'Loughlin 1:57.11 800m and 2:29.75 1000m; Xavier boys 8:05.30 4x800.
Open Results: Boys - Girls
Connecticut CIAC Class Championships - New Haven -
State records and other noteworthy marks: Jessica Schenck, Fitch 11:04.97
(SR); Keshia Haughton beat Hillhouse teammate Nicolette Chambers in the 55m hurdles,
8.06 to 8.13 (both better than the old state open record), but Chambers turned the tables
in the long jump, 17-9 to 17-6; Rachel D'Amora, Wilber Cross 40.82 300m and 1:16.80 500m;
Xavier boys 8:06.24 4x800 over Fairfield 8:07.23 (both better than the old state open
record); Sheldon Simpson, E. Hartford 6.47 55m and 35.30 300m; Amy
Pleckaitis, Amity, 5:05
and 11:10.52.