This Day in Mercer Track History -- April 13, 1991
Published 4/13/2026
35 years ago on April 13, 1991, The Steinert Boys Track Team took first place at the Spartan Relays. Steinert's razor thin 1 point victory came by way of a calculated coaching risk implemented by Steinert Head Track Coach Doug Martin.
Steinert pushed its own squad to the maximum with many of its athletes running multiple races in a short time span within the meet schedule.
As reported in the Trenton Times the next day:
Steinert picked up big points in the 400m Hurdles relay with the Spartan trio of Jim Kolovos, Jim Tymon and Gary Springer grabbing the gold. Steinert's Javelin Relay team of Nick Kutovy (Mercer Hall of fame Class 2025) and Dave Adam got another win. The Spartans also won the Pole Vault Relay, and picked up additional support points by placing in several other relays on the track and in the field. Their well-rounded team effort set up the last race of the day which settled the final score--the 4x400 (1600m Relay).
Steinert's 4x4 quartet of Tymon, Mike Gill, Mike Keller and Springer stepped up to get the win and clinch the meet.
The final scores were as follows:
Steinert's winning Coach Doug Martin (Retired) will be inducted into the Mercer County Track and Field Hall of Fame this upcoming May 17th when the hall holds its annual induction banquet.
The banquet is open to the public--RSVP is required.
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