By GUY PERRIN Staff Writer
The Western men’s and women’s track teams set numerous personal records last weekend at the Husky Invite held at the Dempsey indoor facility on the campus of the University of Washington.
A few first years impressed on Saturday as Suzanne Van De Grift set a personal best in the 400 meter, running in 60.94, while Kylie Reinholdt would surpass her previous best mark in the triple jump with a jump of 10.71 meters. Meanwhile, another first year, Cody Warner, posted a personal record as well as a NCAA Division II provisional time of 6.89 in the 60 meter.
“I’m very excited that I have been able to be competing in the indoor season so far and starting out with a good time is exciting and allows me to set goals for myself for the rest of the season,” Van De Grift said.
Brady Beagley took home the victory in his heat of the men’s mile run finishing in 4:11.20 while Rachel Crawford impressed in the women’s event running the mile in 5:12.94, vaulting her into the all-time top 10 at Western for the event.
“The competition at UW is so strong that all you have to do is stay with the pack and beat as many people as you can,” Crawford said. “It feels good to get a PR in my first mile race of the year but I know I can improve even more this season. It is always a learning experience when competing in indoor meets.”
Emmi Collier had a successful day in the shot put, posting a career-best throw of 13.20 meters that was just shy of the NCAA Division II provisional mark.
The Wolves will travel to Pullman, Wash. to compete in the Cougar Open at Washington State University on Feb. 6-7.
