Giannettino Claims IC4A High Jump Crown

PRINCETON, NJ - Jeff Giannettino stole the show for the Army West Point men's track and field team on Sunday afternoon. The freshman tied the Academy record with a best jump of 2.15 meters. It was a record that is also held by Brian Smith who set the mark in 1994 at the Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships. "Jeff really stepped up today," head coach Mike Smith said. "He has struggled at times this year in competition but has really trained very well. I think it just took him some time to put it all together. His clearance today at the school record was well clear of the bar and he had some nice attempts at 7'2". Jeff is a special kid and he gets the big picture and his improvement today makes it seem like he got better all at once, but the reality is, that he has been getting closer. Read More