ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis track and field squad competed in three meets this weekend, its final tune-up prior to next weekend's Atlantic 10 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
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SLU had athletes at the Drake Relays and the Kip Janvrin Open in Iowa. Also, Billikens competed at the Sycamore Open, which was hosted by Indiana State.
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Among the many PRs this weekend was a school-record performance by
Myles Gascon. He ran the 100 meters in 10.58 to finish second at the Kip Janvrin Open and better his own school record.
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SLU also posted a school record at the Drake Relays in the Sprint Medley Relay. Gascon,
Danny Hopkins,
Malik Stewart and
Jackson Higley combined to run 3:29.59 in the event for a new school record.
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The A-10 Championships, which will be held in Richmond, Virginia, at VCU, take place next weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8.
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Here are the PRs posted by the Billikens this weekend.
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MEN
Myles Gascon, 100 meters, 10.58
Aidan Martin, 400 meters, 51.20
Diego Collado, hammer throw, 52.30 meters
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WOMEN
Theresa Lampe, 100-meter hurdles, 14.49
Abby Kieffer, 400 meters, 60.90
Sophia Thibault, 5,000 meters, 19:53
Abby Cibulka, javelin, 29.92 meters
Sasha Marx, pole vault, 3.51
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