Men's Track Sets Two Meet Records at Terrier Relays
The Mars Hill men's track team competed in the Terrier Relays hosted by Wofford University on Saturday.
April 5, 2014
The Mars Hill men's track team competed in the Terrier Relays hosted by Wofford University on Saturday.
Derek Gibson set a new personal and meet record with a victory in the 3000 meter Steeplechase in 9:30. Gibson is four seconds away from qualifying for nationals. Marcus Foster set a new school record in the 400 meter Hurdles, finishing in 55.96. Alex Griggs won the 5000 meters in a meet-record 15:19. Travis Riner won the Discus and Shotput for the second consecutive meet. Michael Koch set a new personal record in the Javelin with a throw of 35 meters.
The team makes the short trip to Cullowhee next weekend for the WCU Invitational.