COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Dayton men's cross country team wrapped up their track season on Friday and Saturday at the Jesse Owens Classic hosted by The Ohio State University. Multiple PRs were recorded and both Calan Gizelbach and Adam Jones competed for the last time as Dayton Flyers, the seniors have been important pieces to the program and will both graduate in May.
COACH'S QUOTEÂ
"I am extremely pleased with the level of effort and competitiveness the men have shown this track season. We've had some new additions to our Top 10 Board and there is a strong energy among the group. I'm very thankful for seniors like Adam Jones and Calan Gizelbach, who have helped to leave this program in a better place. They will be missed but Flyers forever!" -David Dobson- Â
JESSE OWENS CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS
- Calan Gizelbach ended his UD career with a second place finish in the 3000m steeplechase. The graduate student also ran a personal best in the 5000m (15:00.03).
- Sam Duncan ran a personal best and finished sixth in the 5000m (14:33.18). The senior recorded the sixth fastest time in program history.
- Noah Clemens recorded two PRs over the weekend in the 800m (1:57.72) and 1500m (3:56.76). The sophomore has now posted a personal best in his last three races.Â
FRIDAY RESULTS
1500mÂ
12. Noah Clemens - 3:56.76 PR
38. James Mroczka - 4:06.49
5000m
6. Sam Duncan - 14:33.18 PR
11. Owen Pukys - 14:42.59
30. Calan Gizelbach - 15:00.03 PR
31. Adam Jones - 15:03.65Â
36. Isaac Burkart - 15:16.95
43. Jameson Maynes - 15:41.67
SATURDAY RESULTS
800m
30. Noah Clemens - 1:57.72 PR
40. James Mroczka - 1:59.46
44. Tyler Fecher - 2:03.90
3000m SteeplechaseÂ
2. Calan Gizelbach - 9:23.48