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March 30, 2024 | Track and Field

By: Lauren Cawley, Athletic Communications

BOULDER - The Colorado track and field program competed on Saturday in its second day of competition at three different meets: the LSU Battle on the Bayou, the Stanford Invitational, and the CSU Jack Christensen Invitational.

Battle on the Bayou [Results]

At LSU, Abbey Glynn clocked 52.50 in the women's 400-meter for a third-place finish. This time is currently ranked fifth in the NCAA this season. Emma Pollak and Joy Moorer also competed in the event, placing 15^th and 16^th, respectively. Pollak ran 54.65, while Moorer ran a personal best 54.66.

The men's 4x400-meter relay team, consisting of Tyler Williams, Ian Gilmore, Luke Dry, and Nick Gehring placed seventh with a time of 3:08.99; this is ranked 15^th in the NCAA this season.

Dry also competed in the men's 400, finishing 22nd with a time of 48.29. Luc Andrada represented the Buffs in the men's 100-meter, running 10.52 to finish 23rd.

Stanford Invitational [Results]

Ben Greene and Ryan Lindrud were the only Buffs to compete at the Stanford Invitational, Saturday. The duo toed the line for the men's 800-meter. Greene ran a time of 1:50.71, while Lindrud ran a time of 1:53.98.

Jack Christensen Invitational [Results]

The field athletes displayed strong performances at the CSU Jack Christensen Invitational, claiming four individual wins for the Buffs. Jada Green secured victory for the Buffs in the women's javelin with her mark of 49.54 meters (162-6.25), her second consecutive victory in back-to-back weeks, while Alaina Fantaski finished as runner-up, throwing 42.62 meters (139-9.75). Allie Routledge took third place spot with a distance of 37.70 meters (120-4.75).

In the women's shot put, Lauren Whyrick posted another win for the Buffs with her throw of 13.42 meters (44-0.25), and Meghan Whyrick placed third with a throw of 13.20 meters (43-3.50).

Allie Routledge cleared 1.71 meters (5-7.25) in the women's high jump to claim victory. Avery McMullen placed second with her leap of 1.66 meters (5-5.25).

Matt Ward and Laurence Atkinson represented CU in the men's discus. Ward threw 51.33 meters (168-4.75) for fourth, and Atkinson placed fifth in 59.59 meters (162-8.25). In the women's event, Amanda Opp marked 41.01 meters (134-6.50) to place fifth, while Obi Osafo-Mensah took sixth place with her toss of 40.37 meters (132-4.25).

Gustavo Alfonso competed in the men's javelin, claiming first with a throw of 54.91 meters (180-1.75), while, John Swabik finished third with a mark of 47.43 meters (155-7.25). Swabik also competed in the men's high jump, securing fourth place with a height of 1.93 meters (6-3.75). Aidan Christiansen placed second in the men's long jump, jumping 6.88 meters (22-6.75).

The Buffs will be back in action on their home track at the Colorado Invitational next weekend, starting on Friday, April 5. The Buffs return to Potts Field for the first time since 2022. Potts Field underwent major renovations, with CU installing a new track and new turf in the infield, while also reconfiguring the long jump pit, javelin area, and high jump area. The Colorado Invitational will kick off on Friday, April 5, concluding on Saturday, April 6.