LINCOLN, Neb. – Missouri Western track and field athletes broke six program records and set a new one on the first day of competition at the Graduate Classic hosted by the University of Nebraska.

Megan Gillen broke the school record in the 800m, finishing 5th with a 2:24.70. Claire Reedy finished sixth (2:25.36) and Alison Nutt (2:29.11) was eighth in the 800m. After Nate Jelinek (2:04.43) broke the men’s 800m record in the first heat, Chris Stanley (2:01.34) broke it again in the second, finishing eighth. Phil Thompson broke his long jump record (6.45m/21-02.00), finishing 16th. Mariah Smith set the mark in the women’s 1,000m with a 16th place finish (3:37.31). Jordan Garr improved on his school record weight throw to finish 17th (13.63m/44-08.75). Christian Arbuthnot improved on the MWSU men’s 3,000m record, finishing 13th with an 8:58.51. Peyton Moore (9.93) advanced to the next round in the women’s 60m hurdles.

Competition continues Saturday with more events and finals for some events that completed heats and qualifying on Friday.

For complete results from Friday’s action and startlists for Saturday’s competition, click here.

— MWSU Athletics —