Taunton's Cassinelli, Olaniyan, and MacDonald compete at nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Max Cassinelli, Sophia Olaniyan, and Mary MacDonald from Taunton participated in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor track championship from June 18-21 in Philadelphia. MacDonald earned a silver medal in the women's 400-meter wheelchair with a time of 1:17.63. Cassinelli finished 10th in the women's javelin with a personal best of 132 feet 2 inches, while Olaniyan placed 28th in the women's discus, throwing 124 feet 1 inch. The event concluded the season for all three athletes, who were recently successful at the MIAA Meet of Champions.
- •Cassinelli and Olaniyan are Taunton High 2026 graduates.
- •MacDonald is a rising senior at Bristol-Plymouth.
- •All three competed at the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia.
- •MacDonald set a personal best and won silver in her event.
- •Cassinelli and Olaniyan also excelled at the MIAA Meet of Champions.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Taunton trio competes at New Balance Nationals track championship
"Two 2026 Taunton High grads and a Bristol-Plymouth rising senior took part in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor track championship in Philadelphia.
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