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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

Taunton's Cassinelli, Olaniyan, and MacDonald compete at nationals

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Taunton trio competes at New Balance Nationals track championship

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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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