RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Mines track and field teams began its four-meet weekend with a pair of competitions Friday in Jamestown, North Dakota and Warrensburg, Missouri
Although the Hardrockers sent a small contingent to the Mule Relays at Central Missouri University, junior
Allyson Heiden had a huge day as she won the women's 5,000-meter run in a school-record time of 17 minutes, 42.17 seconds, 11 seconds faster than the second-place finisher.
The Hardrockers had a big outing at the Al Cassell Classic, hosted by Jamestown University, with several places in the top eight, including two first-place finishes and four second-place finishes.
For the Hardrocker men, the 400 hurdles was an outstanding event as four runners finished in the top six places – all with personal best times.
Cole Dobberstein led the way by winning the event in 54.90 seconds, followed
Merek Ranstrom in second in 55.96,
Dominick Giggee in fifth in 57.93 and
Taegen Wells in sixth in 1:00.11.
Cooper Stevens earned the second victory for the Hardrocker men, as he won the shot put with a best toss of 14.90 meters (48-feet, 10.75 inches.).
Ian Cone was right behind Stevens as he finished second at 14.31m (46-11.50).
Also for the Hardrocker men,
Thomas Greisen finished second in the 800-meter run in 1:56.67, while
Lane Thomas was second in the 400 in a personal-best time of 50.01, with
Ethan Pitlick placing fourth in 50.80.
Eddie Johnson placed third in the men's 200 in 22.14, a personal best, while
Isaiah Thurman was fourth in the men's hammer at 52.00m (170-07) and
Reid Kaiser was fifth in the event at 50.32m (165-01).
Brent Snyder placed sixth in the men's javelin at 50.13m (164-05).
For the Hardrocker women,
Jaycie Stubbs placed second in the javelin at 41.64m (136-07) and
Adisyn Schenck was sixth at 34.2m (112-11).
On the men's side at the Mule Relays,
Owen Wagner finished seventh in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 9:39.43 and
Tyler Captain was eighth in the 5,000 in 14:49.00.
Owen Hansmann was ninth in the men's 1,500 in 3:58.13.
All of the new top 10 marks are posted below.
Cole Dobberstein - 400m Hurdles (54.90)
Owen Hansmann - 1500m (3:58.13)
Zach Hentschel - 1500m (3:59.54)
Tyler Captain - 5000m (14:49.0)
Tristan Enders - 5000m (15:05.36)
Joran Lamoreaux - 5000m (15:06.49)
Cole Tatro - 5000m (15:11.29)
Owen Wagner - 3000m Steeplechase (9:39.43)
Jackson Parrill - 3000m Steeplechase (9:48.29)
UP NEXT
The Hardrockers compete Saturday in a pair of meets, at the Minnesota State Open in Mankato, Minnesota, hosted by Minnesota State University and at the Bethel Invitational, hosted by Bethel University.
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The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and NCAA Division II offering 13 men's and women's varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is a premier NCAA Division II conference with 15 members, as well as four associate members, located in the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah.
