Track & Field opens with strong meet at St. Norbert Equinox
DE PERE, Wis. - Michigan Tech men's and women's outdoor track and field season began Saturday at the St. Norbert Equinox Classic and the both Husky teams took second place out of three with several individual event winners and strong performances. In men's competition, host St. Norbert topped the team chart with 184 points. Tech scored 131.5 and Ripon tallied 35.5 points. In women's track and field, St. Norbert scored 161. MTU posted 81 with Ripon at 68.
"It was the perfect opener, a chance to shake off the cobwebs and remember how to race again after a canceled season last year," said head coach Kristina Owen. "For many of these athletes, it's been two years since they last toed a starting line. They were beyond excited for the opportunity, and we want to thank Coach Augustine and St Norbert for hosting us."
Sam Fuhrman also set a personal best in javelin, throwing 48.7m to win the event. St. Norbert excelled in several field events to assist their team victory. Jaxsen Schermacher highlighted the afternoon by breaking his own school record in the pole vault, clearing 15 feet 3 inches.
Michigan Tech outdoor track and field is back in action on March 27 at 93rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, hosted by University of Texas.