RELEASE DATE:

May 5, 2016

SUBJECT:

Simmons Region III Male Athlete of the Week

SOURCE:

Track & Field Coach Sharon Gleasman-Howell, 866-0300, Ext. 8257

HERKIMER, NY Herkimer Generals Christopher Simmons placed first in six events at the Region 3
championship this past Saturday (4/30) at SUNY Delhi, helping the mens track & field program to
second place overall. Simmons ran a 11.42 in the 100-meter dash, 23.07 in the 200-meter dash, 50.69 in
the 400-meter dash, 43.96 in the 4x100-meter relay, 3:31.48 in the 4x400-meter relay and leaped 13.54
meters in the triple jump. The sophomores impressive day helped him earn Region 3 Male Track Athlete
of the Meet.

-30Photo: Attached is an action shot and head shot of Christopher Simmons.