Briarcliff Duo Head to State Track and Field Championships

Briarcliff High School indoor track athletes Ryan Gallagher and Jack Zimmerman have qualified for the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships, school officials announced.

Zimmerman will compete in shot put after setting a new school record of 52 feet and one inch. He also will compete in the weight throw, after qualifying with a throw of 61 feet and 2.5 inches. He is currently ranked 13th in shot put and third in the weight throw in New York State.

Gallagher will compete in the 1600-meter run. He is currently ranked 11th in the state. Both athletes will compete in the state championships at Cornell University on Saturday.

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Gallagher Indoor States 1: Briarcliff High School’s Ryan Gallagher will compete in the 1600- meter run at the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships March 5.

Zimmernan Indoor States 1: Briarcliff High School’s Jack Zimmerman will compete in the shot put and weight throw at the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships March 5.

Photos courtesy of the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District