COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College track and field programs split into three separate competitions over the weekend of May 8-9, competing at the USF Fighting Chance Invite in Joliet, Ill., the Concordia Twilight in Seward, Neb., and "The Almost Last Chance" Invitational in Pittsburg, Kan.
Kalieb Haileselassie won the 1500 meters at USF in 4:02.45, and the 4x800 relay team of Ryan Brown, Max Stephan, Campbell Nichols and Marcos Lara claimed first in 7:37.37 — an NAIA "B" qualifying mark. At the Concordia Twilight, Brenin Howell swept the throwing events with NAIA "B" standards in both the discus (50.34m/165-2) and shot put (16.70m/54-9.5). On the women's side, Ellie Berendzen threw a school-record 51.85 meters (170-1) in the hammer for an NAIA "B" mark and a second-place finish in Seward.
USF Fighting Chance Invite Results
Men's 800 Meters
- Campbell Nichols – 1:57.81
Men's 1500 Meters
- Kalieb Haileselassie – 4:02.45
- Nicky Yaros – 4:09.46
Men's 4x800 Relay
- Columbia College (Ryan Brown, Max Stephan, Campbell Nichols, Marcos Lara) – 7:37.37 NAIA "B"
Concordia Twilight Results
Men's Shot Put
- Brenin Howell – 16.70m (54-9.5) NAIA "B"
Men's Discus
- Brenin Howell – 50.34m (165-2) NAIA "B"
- Kenny Miller – 48.48m (159-1)
- Noah Richardson – 47.44m (155-8)
Women's Discus
- Hayden Kramer – 36.67m (120-4)
Women's Hammer
- Ellie Berendzen – 51.85m (170-1) NAIA "B" / School Record
Women's Javelin
- Madeline Burton – 39.14m (128-5)
"The Almost Last Chance" Invitational Results
Women's 200 Meters
- Caleigh Huot – 25.73
Women's 100 Hurdles
- Montgomery Keck – 14.48
Women's Triple Jump
- Montgomery Keck – 11.63m (38-2)
