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POTTS INDOOR INVITATIONAL
Beemer Takes Third in the Pentathlon
January 22, 2010 | Track and Field
BOULDER ? University of Colorado sophomore Brianne Beemer led the Buffs with a third-place finish in the women's pentathlon at the Potts Indoor Invitational on Friday afternoon at Balch Fieldhouse.
Beemer finished the pentathlon with a personal record 3,444 points, surpassing her previous best of 3,209 points, which she set at the Air Force Duals in 2009. Beemer started off the day with a time of 9.59 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. She tied a career-best with a mark of 5 feet, 4.25 inches in the high jump and followed that mark up with a throw of 32-08.25 in the shot put. Beemer's best long jump was 15-07.75.
But the best event for Beemer in past pentathlons has been the 800-meter run, which today proved to once again be her strongest event. She won the race in 2:17.56 (857 points), which propelled Beemer from fifth-place to third-place. It was also the third fastest time ever by a CU combined events athlete. Colorado State's Kristen Kulger won with 3,627 points.
“I felt really good today,” Beemer said. “It was really good to see our team perform the way that they did this afternoon. We had great synergy and Coach Malone really helped to settle us down.”
Fellow sophomores Katie Dreher and Alyssa Frank finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Dreher and Frank also recorded PRs in the pentathlon. Dreher notched 3,347 points while Frank recorded 3,293 points.
“I couldn't ask for two better teammates that are my age and class,” Beemer said about Dreher and Frank. “We really work hard together and push each other. And it's really neat to have the younger women on the team that we can help push.”
The women were competing in a field of 16 athletes; one of the largest combined events meets in Colorado and only six of those athletes were Buffs. The only other time the Buffs have competed against this many athletes would be at the Big 12 Conference Championships.
“We (Beemer, Dreher and Frank) were talking about that during our cool down and how great it was to have so many people competing and at such a high level of competition. It was a neat atmosphere to have here today at our home track,” Beemer said.
In the men's heptathlon, a two-day event, CU junior Alex Von Hagen is in second place with a personal best 2,796 points after the first four events. Von Haven recorded a trio of second place finishes in the 60-meter dash (7.29), long jump (21-11.75) and high jump (6-02.75) and was third in the shot put (36-08.25). Wyoming's Jay Petsch is in first place, but is only 12 points ahead of Von Hagen (2,808).
“I did better in every event today than I did at Big 12s last year, except for high jump,” Von Hagen explained. “To start off like this is very exciting. We've been training really hard as a group. We are all very focused and are having fun.”
Teammate Eddie Taylor finished the day in third place with 2,588 points. Taylor also had a strong day as he PR'd in all four events. He was took third in the 60 (7.34), long jump (20-01.50) and high jump (6-00.50) and was fourth in the shot put (36-02).
“Eddie had a really good day and we are definitely going to compete against each other really hard tomorrow,” Von Hagen said.
In the men's pole vault competition, sophomore James Nixon placed second by reaching 15-01.00.
“I am absolutely impressed with each athlete and everyone involved with our meet today,” assistant coach Lindsey Malone said. “We hosted a top notch competition with fantastic performances across the field. I enjoyed getting to see our team in action after so much hard work and preparation.
“We have an outstanding team with great leadership from our upperclassmen. Our returners Brianne, Katie, Alyssa, Alex and Eddie set the standard very high today for the first combined event meet of the season. Each athlete had numerous personal bests and even posted some marks which typically score at the Big 12 Conference Championship meet. James had another solid performance in the vault and our freshman crew Holly (Odneal), Catie( Grandi), Renata (Garbowski), Erin (Overcash) and Brock(Emory) set new personal records all over the board for their first combined event in college. I am exceptionally pleased with each athlete's competitive composure today and I am greatly looking forward to what lies ahead for this season.”
The meet will resume on Saturday, January 23, with the men's weight throw and the women's shot put at 10 a.m. The track events will begin at 1 p.m. with the men's heptathlon 60-meter hurdles.
2010 POTTS INDOOR INVITE
Balch Fieldhouse (Boulder, Colo.)
Women's Pole Vault - 1. Lauren Graham, UCCS, 11-07.75
Men's Pole Vault- 1. Pat Manson, UNA, 16-00.75 2. James Nixon, CU, 15-01.00 3.Ryan Pevey, UNC, 14-09.00 4. Andrew Schall, CSU, 14-01.25
Women's Pentathlon
Points: 1. Kristen Kugler, CSU, 3627 2.Emily Pearson, UNA, 3485 3.Brianne Beemer, CU, 3444 4.Katie Dreher, CU, 3347 5.Alyssa Frank, CU, 3293 6.Cate Brus, CSU, 3229 7.Britney Jackson, UW, 3184 8. Holly Odneal, CU 3092 9.Janay DeLoach, UNA, 295510.Sophia Wagner, CSU, 292211.Hannah Romsa, UW, 2685 12. Catie Grandi, CU, 2541 13.Renata Garbowski, CU, 2478 14.Erin Overcash, CU, 2322 15.Margaret Rendelman, CSU, 2240 16.Ally Watson, UCCS, 1947
60-Meter Hurdles: 1. Janay DeLoach, UNA, 8.61; 2. Emily Pearson, UNA, 8.77; 3. Holly Odneal, CU, 9.37; 4. Cate Brus, CSU, 9.39; 5. Sophia Wagner, CSU, 9.52; 6. Kristen Kugler, CSU, 9.55; 7. Alyssa Frank, CU, 9.57; 8. Brianne Beemer, CU, 9.59; 9. Katie Dreher, CU, 9.66; 10. Britney Jackson, UW, 9.74; 11. Hannah Romsa, UW, 9.85; 12. Ally Watson, UCCS, 10.73; 13. Renata Garbowski, CU, 10.94; 14. Erin Overcash, CU, 11.36; 15. Catie Grandi, CU 11.54; 16. Margaret Rendelman, CSU, 11.77.
High Jump: 1. Cate Brus, CSU, 5-06.50; 2. Holly Odneal, CU, 5-05.25; 3. Kristin Kugler, CSU, 5-05.25; 4. Emily Pearson, UNA, 5-05.25;5. Alyssa Frank, CU, 5-05.25; 6. Britney Jackson, UW, 5-05.25; 7. Brianne Beemer, CU, 5-04.25; 8. Katie Dreher, CU, 5-03.00; 9. Erin Overcash, CU, 5-00.50; 10. Hannah Romsa, UW, 4-11.50; 11. Catie Grandi, CU, 4-10.25; 12. Margaret Rendelman, CSU, 4-10.25; 13. Sophia Wagner, CSU, 4-10.25; 14. Renata Garbowski, CU, 4-10.25; 15. Janay DeLoach, UNA, 4-07.75; 16. Ally Watson, UCCS, 4-04.25.
Shot Put:.1. Kristen Kugler, CSU, 38-04.75 2.Sophia Wagner, CSU, 35-03.25 3.Emily Pearson, UNA, 33-09.50 4.Janay DeLoach, UNA, 33-04.5 5.Brianna Beemer, CU, 32-08.25 6. Alyssa Frank, CU, 31-08.5 7. Holly Odneal, CU, 31-08.0 8. Erin Overcash, CU, 31-01.0 9. Britney Jackson, UW, 30-11.0 10. Margaret Rendelman, CSU, 30-05.0 1 1. Katie Dreher, CU, 29-06.5 12. Cate Brus, CSU, 27-03.25 13. Catie Grandi, CU, 24-05.75 14. Hannah Romsa, UW, 22-05.25 15. Renata Garbowski, CU, 21-06.0 16. Ally Watson, UCCS, 16-05.75
Long Jump: 1.Janay DeLoach, UNA, 20-01.00 2.Kristen Kugler, CSU, 16-10.00 3. Katie Dreher, CU, 16-07.75 4. Alyssa Frank, CU, 16-04.50 5.Emily Pearson, UNA, 16-02.50 6.Sophia Wagner, CSU, 15-11.75 7.Hannah Romsa, UW, 15-11.00 8. Brianne Beemer, CU, 15-07.75 9. Renata Garbowski, CU, 15-06.00 10. Cate Brus, CSU, 15-03.25 11. Britney Jackson, UW, 15-02.00 12. Catie Grandi, CU, 15-01.50 13. Holly Odneal, CU, 13-10.25 14. Ally Watson, UCCS, 13-07.50 15. Margaret Rendelman, CSU, 13-06.00 16. Erin Overcash, CU, 12-02.50
800-Meters: 1. Brianne Beemer, CU, 2:17.56 2. Katie Dreher, CU, 2:22.33 3.Kristen Kugler, CSU, 2:22.75 4.Cate Brus, CSU, 2:31.65 5.Catie Grandi, CU, 2:31.88 6.Britney Jackson, UW, 2:32.14 7.Alyssa Frank, CU, 2:35.18 Emily Pearson, UNA, 2:35.26 9.Holly Odneal, CU, 2:38.89 10.Renata Garbowski, CU, 2:42.69 11.Hannah Romsa, UW, 2:49.52 12. Erin Overcash, CU, 2:52.72 13. Sophia Wagner, CSU, 2:54.69 14. Margaret Rendelman, CSU, 2:55.39 15. Ally Watson, UCCS, 2:59.18 16. Janay DeLoach, UNA, DNF
Men's Heptathlon
Points: 1. Jay Petsch, UW, 2808 2. Alex Von Hagen, CU, 2796 3.Eddie Taylor, CU, 2588 4.Henry Ferreira, UW, 2394 5.Brian Hopkins, UCCS, 2388 6.Brock Emory, CU, 2375 7.Josh McMilln, CSU, 2369 8.Jim Hanafin, CSM, 2285 9. Mitch Jones, UCCS, 2200 10. Mark Santon, UCCS, 2031 11.Joel Fraser, UCCS, 1973 12.Tim Popp, CSM< 1915 13.Matthew Stark, CSM, 1447
60-Meters: 1. Jay Petsch, UW, 7.21; 2. Alex Von Hagen, CU, 7.29; 3. Eddie Taylor, CU, 7.34; 4. Jim Hanafin, CSM, 7.52; 5. Josh Mcmillin, CSU, 7.60; 6. Brian Hopkins, UCCS, 7.66; 7. Mitch Jones, UCCS, 7.67; 8. Matthew Stark, CSM, 7.68; 9. Brock Emory, CU, 7.72; 10. Henry Ferreira, UW, 7.76; 11. Joel Fraser, UCCS, 7.80; 12. Mark Santon, UCCS, 7.81; 13. Tim Popp, CSM, 7.87.
Long Jump: 1. Jay Petsch, UW, 22-07.25; 2. Alex Von Hagen, CU, 21-11.75; 3. Eddie Taylor, CU, 20-01.50; 4. Brian Hopkins, UCCS, 19-11.75; 5. Mitch Jones, UCCS, 19-09.00; 6. Josh McMillin, CSU, 19-08.00; 7. Mark Santon, UCCS, 19-00.50; 8. Jim Hanafin, CSM, 19-00.00; Brock Emory, CU, 18-11.25; 10. Henry Ferreira, UW, 18-09.00; Joel Fraser, UCCS, 18-01.50; 12. Tim Popp, CSM, 17-08.00; 13. Matthew Stark, CSM, 17-04.00.
Shot Put: 1. Henry Ferreira, UW, 43-02.5; 2. Josh McMillin, CSU, 37-03.25; 3. Alex Von Hagen, CU, 36-08.25; 4. Eddie Taylor, CU, 36-02.00; 5. Brock Emory, CU, 35-5.25; 6. Jim Hanafin, CSM, 34-11.75; 7. Brian Hopkins, UCCS, 34-01.50; 8. Jay Petsch, UW, 33-05.25; 9. Mitch Jones, UCCS, 28-11.00; 10. Joel Fraser, UCCS, 27-00.50; 11. Mathew Stark, CSM, 25-06.75; 12. Tim Popp, CSM, 25-02.75; 13. Mark Santon, UCCS, 24-06.25
High Jump: 1.Jay Petsch, UW, 6-02.75 1.Alex Von Hagen, CU, 6-02.75 3.Eddie Taylor, CU, 6-00.5 3.Brock Emory, CU, 6-00.5 5.Brian Hopkins, UCCS, 5-10.0 6.Henry Ferreira, UW, 5-07.75 7.Mitch Jones, UCCS, 5-06.5 7.Josh McMillin, CSU,5-06.5 7.Mark Santon, UCCS, 5-06.5 10.Tim Popp, CSM, 5-05.25 10.Jim Hanafin, CSM, 5-05.25 12. Joel Fraser, UCCS, 5-04.25 NH. Matthew Stark, CSM
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