By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
The Fort Hays State men’s track and field team sent athletes to two meets this week, competing at the Charlie Foster Classic in Kearney, Neb. on Friday (Jan. 31) and the Wendy’s/Pittsburg State Invitational in Pittsburg, Kan. on Saturday (Feb. 1).
Ryan Stanley improved his spot on the national list in the pole vault, setting a new personal best indoors after clearing the 16-10.25 bar. The mark is just a half inch off the school record and currently ranks as the fourth-best in Division II. The sophomore finished second at the Pitt State Invite and was the top collegiate performer.
Aaron Mangan completed the 800m run in 1:54.28 to finish 10th, just off the provisional pace. Caleb Carrasco earned a fifth-place finish in the mile after crossing the line in 4:16.53.
In Kearney, Jama Gleue won the 400m dash in 53.72. Xavier Robinson won the triple jump with a distance of 46-10 after finishing second in the long jump at 22-9. Brayden Soza finished third in the 60m dash with a time of 7.12.
The Tigers are slated to return to action next weekend (Feb. 7-8) when they head back to Maryville, Mo. for the Bearcat Open.