Hazen Breaks School Record At Husky Classic

Saturday, February 10

Seattle, Wash.

All Day

Colorado

Husky Classic

Photo by: CUBuffs.com

February 10, 2007 | Track and Field

By: Jordan Edwards, Student Assistant SID

Seattle, Wash. - Zach Hazen recorded a school record toss of 63-00.75 at the 2007 Husky Classic at Dempsey Indoor in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday. Hazen owned the previous record of 61-07.75, set last year at the Don Barrett Open at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Jenny Barringer led the Buffs with a first place finish in the women's 3,000 meter run. Barringer took top honors in the event, edging out Kristin Anderson of the Nike team by one second, coming in at 9:21.56. The mark was above the provisional qualifying mark of 9:34.00.

Amberly Casey had a stellar day, taking fourth place honors in the women's long jump with a leap of 19-01.25, before earning a fifth place finish in the triple jump with a mark of 38-09.50.

In the men's 3,000 meter, Brent Vaughn finished 11^th with an 8:04.21 time, as teammates Pete Janson and Stephen Pifer followed close by at 8:04.66 and 8:07.69 respectively. Vaughn and Janson each recorded provisional qualifying marks.

Ryan Willis and James Begley led the Colorado men with admirable finishes in the men's shot put. Willis finished third in the event, throwing to a mark of 53-00.00, while Begley finished just behind in sixth place with a throw of 51-03.75.

In the women's weight throw, Cortney Hutmacher took tenth place at 55-07.00, as Kaity Kark threw a 42-03.50 mark.

In the men's mile, Anthony Chiulli took 12^thplace with a time of 4:03.05, while Rob Thayer and Kenney Daniel finished right behind at 4:09.37 and 4:09.72 respectively.

The Buffaloes will be back in action on February 23, as they head to Ames, Iowa for the Big 12 Indoor Championships.

2007 Husky Classic

University of Washington

Track Events (CU Athletes Only)

Men's Mile Run: 12. Anthony Chiulli, 4:03.05; 37. Rob Thayer, 4:09.37; 38. Daniel Kenney 4:09.72;

Women's 5,000 Meter Run: 28. Erin Marston, 17:32.55

Men's 5,000 Meter Run: 28. Kenyon Neuman, 14:21.05; 37. Chris Pannone, 14:39.55

Women's 3,000 Meter Run: 1. Jenny Barringer, 9:21.56

Men's 3,000 Meter Run: 11. Brent Vaughn, 8:04.21; 13. Pete Janson, 8:04.66; 14. Stephen Pifer, 8:07.69

Field Events (CU Athletes Only)

Women's Long Jump: 4. Amberly Casey, 19-01.25

Women's Triple Jump: 5. Amberly Casey, 38-09.50