In the multi-divisional Capital District Classic, RPI junior Mark Shapiro won the shot put with a throw of 14.49 meters, defeating 21 others, including the runner-up from Division II Franklin Pierce by .47 (14.02). The throw came on Mark's fourth attempt. He also finished second of 30 in the discus with a throw of 44.17 meters, trailing only a senior from UAlbany (46.60), and third of 23 in the hammer at 46.86 meters. Rensselaer won the team trophy with 202 points. There were 12 other programs that scored.