The Butler track and field team recently completed competition at the David Hemery Valentine Invite in Boston on Friday afternoon. Several Bulldogs achieved notable results, including a school record broken by Jesse Hamlin.
Record-Breaking Performance
Hamlin Sets New Standard
Jesse Hamlin surpassed his previous school record in the 3000-meter race. He finished with a time of 7:39.70, improving upon his prior record of 7:43.06. Marco Langon of Villanova won the race with a time of 7:34.00.
Strong Showing in Mile and 5000-Meter Races
David Slapak and Austin Gabay competed in the one-mile run against approximately 280 other runners. Austin Gabay secured 19th place with a time of 3:59.91, even as David Slapak finished 34th with a time of 4:01.65. Ryo Higuchi from the University of Kansas took first place in the mile with a time of 3:56.77.
William Zegarski finished 14th in the 5000-meter race, recording a time of 13:33.23. Dismus Lokira of the University of Alabama won the event with a time of 13:21.54.
Looking Ahead
The majority of the Butler track and field team will compete this weekend at the Heartland Invitational, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Bulldogs are then scheduled to participate in the Alex Wilson Invitational next weekend at the University of Notre Dame. Further details regarding the Alex Wilson Invitational will be available on Butlersports.com. The team’s performance at these events could influence their seeding in upcoming championship meets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What event did the Butler track and field team participate in on Friday?
The Butler track and field team participated in the David Hemery Valentine Invite in Boston on Friday afternoon.
Who won the 3000-meter race at the Valentine Invite?
Marco Langon from Villanova won the 3000-meter race with a time of 7:34.00.
Where will the Bulldogs compete next weekend?
The Bulldogs will return to action next weekend in the Alex Wilson Invitational which will be held at the University of Notre Dame.
How might consistent participation in competitive events benefit the Butler track and field team in the long run?
