Baran Becomes Second Buff Under Nine Minutes

SEATTLE/FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Colorado track and field graduate transfer Ella Baran became the second CU woman to run under the nine-minute barrier in the 3,000-meter run here Friday evening.

Baran had an enormous kick, coming from around eighth in the race with less than half a mile to go to finishing third on the heels of the leaders in 8:58.51. Her mark was good enough for top 10 in the NCAA this season before today and should qualify her in the event for the NCAA Championships along with her already top 10 5,000-meter mark.

The achievement moves Baran into second in CU history behind only Jenny Simpson's former NCAA record of 8:42.03.

In the men's 5,000, six CU men ran under 14 minutes led by Charlie Sweeney finishing fifth overall in 13:44.15. Ethan Powell kicked to a heat three victory in 13:51.35, followed by Hunter Appleton in 13:52.39, James Overberg in 13:57.97 and Brendan Fraser in 13:57.82. Seth Hirsch was right behind Sweeney in the final heat and ran under his previous best of 13:47.50, but was disqualified for stepping on the outside of the lane line with two laps to go.

In the women's 5,000, India Johnson finished 15^th in 16:08.94 while Kaitlyn Barthell finished 34^th in 16:31.74.

In Arkansas, the Buffs ran well in the sprints with three men under 48 seconds in the 400-meter dash while the women had all four under 58 seconds. James Milholen was the highest-finishing Buff with a 12^th-place finish at 47.10. Tyler Williams finished 21^st in 47.39 and Ian Gilmore finished 29^th in 47.74, moving up two spots to seventh in CU history in the event.

The women were led by Abbey Glynn who finished 13^th in 53.65 seconds, while Emma Pollak finished 22^nd in 54.52 seconds. Grace Jenkins ran 56.10 while Jaida Drame ran 57.15. All four women will run in the 4x400-meter relay tomorrow along with the men's squad.

In the short sprints, Luc Andrada ran 6.89 in the 60-meter dash while Reese Renz ran 8.93 in the 60-meter hurdles.

Action continues in both meets tomorrow with CU in the 200-meter dash and 4x400-meter relays in Arkansas while the middle distance crew competes in the 800 and mile.

RESULTS:
HUSKY CLASSIC
Men's 5,000: 1. Jackson Mestler (OTC) 13:41.11; 5. Charlie Sweeney (COLO) 13:44.15; 10. Ethan Powell (COLO) 13:51.35; 13. Hunter Appleton (COLO) 13:52.39; 20. James Overberg (COLO) 13:57.97; 22. Brendan Fraser (COLO) 13:57.82; 37. Grady Rauba (COLO) 14:14.59; 47. Jace Aschbrenner (COLO) 14:18.06

Women's 3,000: 1. Taylor Roe (OKS) 8:56.94; 3. Ella Baran (COLO) 8:58.51
Women's 5,000: 1. Amelia Mazza-Downie (UNM) 15:18.54; 15. India Johnson (COLO) 16:08.94; 34. Kaitlyn Barthell (COLO) 16:31.74

TYSON INVITATIONAL
Men's 60 Qualifying: 1. Nazzio John (BUT) 6.65; 26. Luc Andrada (COLO) 6.89
Men's 400: 1. Justin Robinson (ASU) 45.87; 12. James Milholen (COLO) 47.10; 21. Tyler Williams (COLO) 47.39; 29. Ian Gilmore (COLO) 47.74; 47. Garrett Nelson (COLO) 48.65; 60. Luke Dry (COLO) 49.57

Women's 60 Hurdles Qualifying: 1. Amoi Brown (JAM) 8.13; 22. Reese Renz (COLO) 8.93
Women's 400: 1. Rosey Effion (ARK) 51.02; 13. Abbey Glynn (COLO) 53.65; 22. Emma Pollak (COLO) 54.52; 36. Grace Jenkins (COLO) 56.10; 42. Jaida Drame (COLO) 57.15

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Players Mentioned

Luc Andrada

Hunter Appleton

Jace Aschbrenner

Ella Baran

Kaitlyn Barthell

Jaida Drame

Luke Dry

Brendan Fraser

Ian Gilmore

Abbey Glynn

Seth Hirsch

Grace Jenkins

India Johnson

James Milholen

Garrett Nelson

James Overberg

Emma Pollak

Ethan Powell

Grady Rauba

Reese Renz

Charlie Sweeney

Tyler Williams