SEATTLE, Wash. – BYU track and field All-American distance runner Casey Clinger crafted a new school record in the 3000-meter at the Husky Invitational Friday night.
Husky Invitational Full Results
Clinger crossed the finish line in 7:41.05 and placed seventh overall in the event. The distance runner broke his own school record of 7:43.96 that he obtained at the 2023 Razorback Invitational. Clinger was a 2023 All-American in the event and placed fourth overall. He also was the lead runner for BYU at the 2024 NCAA Cross Country National Championships in which he took fourth overall, leading the Cougars to a team title.
Freshman Berkley Nance took first in the open section of the 5000m, crossing the finish line in 3:52.77.
The men's throws postion group saw Danny Bryant earn a 18.89m/61-11.75 mark in the weight throw and took fifth overall.
Don Kirby Elite Invitational
The men's sprints and jumps group competed at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational on Friday.
Nine Cougars raced in the men's 200m unseeded event. Eli Hazlett recorded the fastest time for BYU, having crossed the finish line in 21.28.
"It felt great and I loved to be able to run and get personal bests with the guys," said Hazlett. "Getting fast 200-meter races under our belts will set us up for a good showing in the 400m invite and for the 4x4 later in the day. We’ll be looking for some fast times tomorrow."
The men's jumps position group was headlined by Carter Walker who cleared 2.03m/6-8.00 in the high jump and placed tenth overall.
Up Next
The Cougars will have representation at both meets on Saturday. The men's pole vault 'B' section will start things off in New Mexico, while the men's shot put will see Cougars begin in Washington.