BOSTON — BYU men's track and field team saw multiple program top-10 marks headlined by Carter Cutting's sub-four minute mile at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Saturday night.
"It was a great effort from all of our boys," said assistant men's distance coach Ryan Waite. "The level of competition at this meet is world class and the guys put themselves in there with the best of them. We are very happy for Carter getting under four minutes for the first time in the mile. That’s a great achievement and important barrier for any runner to break. Huge personal bests for Creed and Lucas too. Joey is 'Mr. Consistent' in the 5000m, so we know that big breakthrough is coming soon. Overall, it was a good meet as we kick off the indoor season.”
Cutting ran the mile race in 3:59.45: BYU's No. 9 all-time mark in the event, surpassing former Cougar Kenneth Rooks who held the spot in the program record books. A sophomore from Wilsonville, Oregon, Cutting, took seventh in his heat and tenth overall while setting a new indoor personal best. Freshman Hayden Gray also competed in the event finishing in 4:12.11.
"It feels great to finally break through that barrier," said Cutting. "I've been chasing it for a long time, so I’m glad I could check it off the list.
I'm excited for some big races ahead."
Creed Thompson ran 13:25.0: BYU's No. 2 all-time mark in the event. The junior from Lehi, Utah took first out of the Cougars on the track setting a new indoor personal best.
Joey Nokes finished second in heat two of the event with a 13:29.61, shy of his personal best of 13:29.30 which is the No. 5 all-time mark. The race also saw a No. 7 all-time performance from Lucas Bons who crossed the finish in 13:32.05. James Corrgian rounded out the pack in 13:43.03.
| No. 2 | 5000-meters | Creed Thompson | 13:25.0 |
| No. 7 | 5000-meters | Lucas Bons | 13:32.05 |
| No. 9 | Mile | Carter Cutting | 3:59.45 |
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The sprints, hurdles, jumps and throws will open up their 2024 season at home for the BYU December Invitational Dec. 10-12 in the Smith Fieldhouse.