WU’s LaRue Advances to Finals In 60m; Four Gorloks Secure New Personal-Records On Day One At Principia Relays

ELSAH, Ill. - The Webster University men's track and field team had several student-athletes compete on day one of the Principia College Relays on Friday. WU's Lucas LaRue earned a spot in the finals for tomorrow while four other Gorloks secured new personal-records.

In the 60m dash event, WU's Nic Richardson led the Gorloks with a time of 7.78 seconds. In addition, Thomas Ogata rounded out the field of competitors for Webster and recorded a new personal-record with a time of 8.07 seconds.

In the 60m hurdles event, LuRue recorded a new personal-record with a time of 9.22 which qualified for a spot in tomorrow's finals.

In the high jump, three Gorloks competed in the event led by Nkunim Kauame with a clearance of 1.70m. In addition, Ogata and Mason Oldani recorded the same mark of 1.65m.

In the pole vault event, WU's Elijah Bohler achieved a new personal-record in this event with a clearance of 4.20m on his fourth attempt.

In the weight throw, Jahrel Claude recorded a new personal-record with a mark of 9.97m on his second attempt.

The Gorloks will conclude the two-day meet tomorrow Saturday, February 1 starting at 9:00AM in Elsah, Illinois.

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Players Mentioned

Mason Oldani: Sophomore; Sprints / Jumps

Nic Richardson: Sophomore; Sprints

Lucas LaRue: Freshman; Sprints / Hurdles

Elijah Bohler: Freshman; Jumps

Thomas Ogata: Freshman; Sprints / Jumps / Hurdles

Jahrel Claude-Ennin: Freshman; Throws

Players Mentioned

Mason Oldani
: Sophomore; Sprints / Jumps

Nic Richardson
: Sophomore; Sprints

Lucas LaRue
: Freshman; Sprints / Hurdles

Elijah Bohler
: Freshman; Jumps

Thomas Ogata
: Freshman; Sprints / Jumps / Hurdles

Jahrel Claude-Ennin
: Freshman; Throws