Salzmann Places 7th In the Decathlon

Saturday, May 14

Norman, Okla.

All Day

Colorado

Day 2

Photo by: Stephanie Urso, ProMotion Ltd.

May 14, 2011 | Track and Field

By: Linda Sprouse, Assistant SID

NORMAN, Okla. - University of Colorado junior Adam Salzmann placed seventh in the men's decathlon on Saturday afternoon at the 2011 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

Salzmann recorded a personal best score of 6,899 points, besting his previous high score of 6,879.

Salzmann was in ninth place heading into the 1,500-meter run, the 10^th and final event of the decathlon. He ran a smart race and won it in a personal best time of 4 minutes, 22.82 seconds to move up two positions and pick up a pair of points for the team score. The time ranks second on CU's all-time decathlon list and was just .12 seconds off the record time of 4:22.7 which was set by Mike Hill in 1974. His overall score ranks 10^th in Buffalo history.

"We are pleased with Adam's performance today," coach Mark Wetmore said. "This was his first full decathlon this year. He was able to step out in these difficult conditions and score a PR to get some points for us. It was an admirable performance."

This was Salzmann's second outdoor Big 12 honor as he placed fourth at the 2010 meet. Missouri's Lars Rise won the decathlon with 7,808 points.

Alex Von Hagen finished the meet 11^th overall after collecting 6,506 points. Eddie Taylor placed 12^th (6,392) and Brock Emory was 13^th overall (6,179). The Buffs battled the elements over the course of the two day competition. The wind was a factor at the meet as it was gusting and swirling on and off and the temperature did not get much above 70 degrees.

The CU women went 9-10-11 in the heptathlon and all three recorded personal best scores. Katie Dreher collected 4,953 points in part to a PR of 2:18.23 in the 800 where she placed second overall. Genny Mayden placed 10^th with 4,939 points, a PR of 505 points, and qualified for U.S.A. Junior Track & Field Championships in June with the score. Holly Odneal was 11^th overall after putting together 4,699 points.

"Genny had a great day," Wetmore said. "We didn't bring her expecting to score. We thought there was a chance but what is significant is her progress towards the future and her multi-hundred point PR is huge."

In preliminary action Liz Tremblay advanced to the finals of the 800 for the Buffs after winning the fourth heat in 2:07.83. Tremblay took the lead in the race coming around the last turn and easily won by 10 meters. Her time was the third best overall behind KSU's Boglarka Bozzay (2:06.65) and TTU's Devin Bailey (2:06.91).

"Liz is still a novice in that event but looked today like she has been running it for a decade," Wetmore said. "It was thoughtful and business-like and got her through to tomorrow."

The final day of the championship is Sunday. The women's high jump will start at 1 p.m. and the women's 4x100-meter run will kick off the track events at 5:30 p.m. The Buffs will look to pick up some big points in the men's and women's 3,000-meter steeplechase and the 5,000-meter run.

"We are looking forward to tomorrow and putting more points on the board," Wetmore said.

2011 BIG 12 OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP

Norman, Okla. (John Jacobs Track Complex)

Women's Team Scores (after Day 2)

1. Nebraska, 58; 2. Oklahoma, 32; 3. Texas A&M, 31; 4. Iowa State, 27; 5. Kansas, 13; 5. Kansas State, 13; 7. Colorado, 9; 8. Texas, 7; 9. Missouri, 5; NTS - Baylor, NTS - Oklahoma State, NTS - Texas Tech.

Men's Team Scores (after Day 2)

1. Texas, 54; 2. Nebraska, 47.50; 3. Texas A&M, 42.50; 4. Kansas, 37; 5. Oklahoma, 32; 6. Missouri, 26; 7. Colorado, 25; 8. Kansas State, 16; 9. Texas Tech, 11; 10. Baylor, 9.50; 11. Iowa State, 9; 12. Oklahoma State, 2.50

Women's Heptathlon: (CU Athletes Only)

Points: (1. Chantae McMillan, 5,951) 9. Katie Dreher, 4953; 10. Genny Mayden, 4939; 11. Holly Odneal, 4699

Long Jump: (1. Chantae McMillan, NU, 20-04.25) 6. Genny Mayden, 18-04.50; t7. Katie Dreher, 18-04.25; 12. Holly Odneal, 17-02.00

Javelin: (1. Chantae McMillan, NU, 142-04) 5. Genny Mayden, 120-09; 9. Holly Odneal, 102-11; 11. Katie Dreher, 99-10

800-Meters: (1. Kelcy Vanarsdall, MU, 2:17.13) 2. Katie Dreher, 2:18.23; 11. Genny Mayden, 2:29.06; 14. Holly Odneal, 2:34.96

Men's Decathlon: (CU Athletes Only)

Points: (1. Lars Rise, MU, 7808) 7. Adam Salzmann, 6899; 11. Alex Von Hagen, 6506; 12. Eddie Taylor, 6392; 13. Brock Emory, 6179

110-Meter Hurdles: (1. Jake Wohlford, UT, 14.64) 7. Adam Salzmann, 15.30; 12. Brock Emory, 16.39; 13. Eddie Taylor, 16.45; 15. Alex Von Hagen, 16.55

Discus: (1. Lars Rise, MU, 151-09) 9. Eddie Taylor, 126-00; 12. Brock Emory, 102-00; 13. Adam Salzmann, 98-09; 14. Alex Von Hagen, 96

Pole Vault: (1. Kenny Greaves, UT, 16-06.00) t7. Eddie Taylor, 14-02.50; t7. Adam Salzmann, 14-02.50; 12. Brock Emory, 13-02.50; t14. Alex Von Hagen, 12-02.75

Javelin: (1.Lars Rise, MU, 195-06) 6. Alex Von Hagen, 166-11; 10. Adam Salzmann, 150-01, 12. Brock Emory, 137-06; 17. Eddie Taylor, 112-02

1,500-Meters: 1. Adam Salzmann, 4:22.82; 5. Alex Von Hagen, 4:35.66; 8. Eddie Taylor, 4:42.03; 12. Brock Emory, 4:56.56

Field Events (CU Athletes Only)

Men's Shot Put: (1. Mason Finley, KU, 64-05.00) 16. Dane Chobanian, 50-03.50; 17. Michael Field, 50-02.75

Track Events - All Events are Prelims (CU Athletes Only)

Women's 1,500 Meters: (1. Caroline Jepleting, TTU, 4:24.45) 10. Katie Cumming, 4:26.95; 11. Staci Foster, 4:28.48; 16. Megan Burrell, 4:36.38

Women's 400 Meters: (1. Jessica Beard, TAMU, 52.19) 16. Brooke Regan, 57.39

Men's 400 Meters: (1. Demetrius Pinder, TAMU, 45.59) 17. Blake Reimer, 48.24

Men's 100 Meters: (1. Rakieem Salaam, OU, 10.19) 15. Joe Morris, 10.72

Women's 800 Meters: (1. Boglarka Bozzay, KSU, 2:06.65) 3. Liz Tremblay, 2:07.83Q

Men's 800 Meters: (1. Michael Preble, TAMU, 1:48.78) 19. Steve Kasica, 1:58.03, Matt Biegner - DQ

Women's 400 Meter Hurdles: (1. Ryann Krais, KSU, 56.51) 11. Joi Windham, 1:00.34