Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College men's and women's indoor track and field teams opened up their indoor season today when they traveled across town to the University of Missouri to compete in the Missouri Holiday Opener.

Drake Baker led the way for the men finishing second in the 600 meter with a time of 1:26. In addition, Dillon Porter placed third in pole vault with a height of 4.00 meters. Jimmy Gianopulos competed in two events with a sixth place finish in the 60 meter run (7.18) and 10^th in the 200 meter (24.11). Zach Nichols took seventh in both weight throw (14.80m) and shot put (13.13m).

For complete men's results, click here.

The women's team was led by Lily Ashrafzadeh who finished third in the 200 meter with a time of 27.35 with Ebony Kimmins finishing in fifth with a time of 27.64. Kimmins also competed in the 400 meter where she finished third (1:03), while Halie Moeller came right behind her in fourth (1:04). Tess Losacker competed in the 600 meter taking third (1:54). In long jump, Nadia Porro-Fanjul led the way coming in third (5.03m) with Ashrafzedeh and Tessa Edgar coming right behind her with a distance of 5.01m and 4.98m, respectively.

For complete women's results, click here.

The men's and women's indoor track and field teams will be back in action on Friday, January 17^th when they compete at the Missouri Open at the University of Missouri.