Old Lyme’s Gilbert Wins Mile at New England Championship with Record-Breaking Time

Old Lyme’s Eastman-Grossel Comes Fifth in 300m Setting Both LOLHS Record, Personal Best

BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 1:30pm with coach’s comments: At yesterday’s New England Indoor Track and Field Championship held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston, Mass., Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert took first place in the mile with a time of 4:48.45, setting not only a meet record, but also a Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) record and a personal best.

Old Lyme senior Zoe Eastman-Grossel came in fifth in the 300 meters with a time of 40.14, setting both a LOLHS record and a personal best.

After her graduation from LOLHS in June this year, Eastman-Grossel has committed to run D1 Track and Field at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Asked how she felt about these remarkable achievements, LOLHS Track & Field Coach Alyssa Mercaldi told LymeLine exclusively, ” We are incredibly proud of Chase and Zoe.”

She continued, “After both battling injuries last indoor season, their resilience and determination to come back stronger have been truly inspiring.

Mercaldi concluded, “Seeing their hard work payoff is a testament to their dedication and perseverance.”

Editor’s Note: Congratulations from all of us at LymeLine to these exceptional athletes on their record-breaking results!