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Men's Cross Country

Record Setting Night For Men's Cross Country

All Four Flyers PR In The 5000m. Bryce Conley And Owen Pukys Break The School Record

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Dayton Flyers men's cross country team put together a historic performance Friday at the Meyo Invitational inside the Loftus Sports Center, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Bryce Conley, Owen Pukys, Adam Jones, and Sam Duncan all set personal best in 5000m run, which featured 47 runners. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Bryce Conley shattered the school record running a personal best 14:28.01. The previous 5000m record was set in 2018 by J.P. Flavin (14:35.1).
  • Owen Pukys (14:34.91), also broke the school record held by Flavin and is now second all-time in the 5000m. 
  • Adam Jones (14:37.62), recorded the fourth fastest time in program history.

RESULTS

5000m
7. Bryce Conley - 14:28.01 PR - 1st All-Time at UD
10. Owen Pukys - 14:34.91 PR - 2nd All-Time at UD  
13. Adam Jones - 14:37.62 PR  - 4th All-Time at UD
20. Sam Duncan - 14:42.65 PR  - 7th All-Time at UD

QUOTE FROM COACH

"I am extremely proud of the effort of these men," said Head Coach David Dobson. "The credit goes to them but also the whole team.   They are a united team who believe that success is manufactured by the group."      

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Players Mentioned

Bryce Conley

Bryce Conley

5' 9"
Senior
Sam Duncan

Sam Duncan

5' 7"
Senior
Adam Jones

Adam Jones

5' 7"
Senior
Owen Pukys

Owen Pukys

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Bryce Conley

Bryce Conley

5' 9"
Senior
Sam Duncan

Sam Duncan

5' 7"
Senior
Adam Jones

Adam Jones

5' 7"
Senior
Owen Pukys

Owen Pukys

Sophomore