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Teen Jockey Christopher Elliott Defies Friday The 13th Superstitions With A Double Victory At Aqueduct Racetrack

First-year journeyman Christopher Elliott raced twice last Friday the 13th — a superstitious day  that’s notorious for bringing bad luck… the little devil came first in both. 19-year old Elliott has seen a promising start to his career as a jockey: he was a finalist for the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice in 2024, concluding…

Captain Nourin Khalifa Leads Columbia Squash into Crucial Weekend Clash Despite Injury 

Columbia women’s squash came up empty (0-9) against Stanford this afternoon, but the Lions weren’t competing at full strength due to the absence of their No.1 player.  Senior Captain Nourin Khalifa’s racquet didn’t leave her bag as she watched from the sidelines. The decision to rest was about prioritising tomorrow’s match, when the Lions take…

Junior Captain Ambani Anchors Columbia in 6–3 Loss to Penn

NEW YORK – As his legs cramped and the rallies grew longer, Paarth Ambani looked toward the crowd and found exactly what he needed.  His legs were tightening, his lungs burning, but the junior captain refused to let go – not with Columbia still fighting for points against one of the nation’s best teams.  “Even…