Schools from all over New England descended on Cambridge as the Crimson hosted its annual Harvard Invitational track meet. Though many of the Crimson athletes stayed off the track to act as scorekeepers and concession stand workers, Harvard challenged the invitees with its speed, agility and strength.

The cheering fans and intense competition of the visiting schools were a sharp contrast to the relaxed attitude of the Harvard team. The meet resembled more of a workout for the Crimson than a weighty competition. Athletes were free to enter events of their choice at the coach's discretion.

"Today wasn't really a team competition," Harvard assistant Walter Johnson said. "This meet was more to see where we are in terms of condition and shape."

"[The Invitational] is more of a fundraiser for us. This is one of the few times these [Division-III] schools can run on such a good track," he added.

The Crimson is poised and ready to enter into Ivy League competition. The women hope to challenge Brown for the top spot in the Ivy League this season. The men are poised to move up in the rankings to contend for the Heps title at Dartmouth later on this season.

Harvard Men

Though it was a bitterly cold day outside, Harvard heated up the track with victories in the 400-meter dash, the shot put and the triple jump.

The Crimson burnt the field in the 400-meter dash. Sophomores Kobie Fuller and Osahon Omoregie finished one-two in 49.16 seconds and 49.54 seconds, respectively.