Track & Field Find Success at Mt. SAC Relays
4/17/2005 12:00:00 AM | TRACK AND FIELD
CHICAGO - In a meet that showcased some of the most talented athletes from around the world, four Blue Demons battled the competition at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California, this past weekend.
The 47th Annual Mt. SAC Relays took place on April 15-17 and hosted a number of divisions in each event that ranged from high school, community college, and university/open levels. The meet was held at the Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio Community College.
Each of the DePaul student-athletes competed in the university/open divisions, which included fellow Division I opponents and unattached athletes. In addition to the participants from numerous universities across the nation, countries such as, Australia, China, Jamaica, Sweden, and Venezuela, to name just a few, sent representatives as well.
After winning her first three competitions in the high jump this season, Kayla Burks continued to impress with a second place finish overall in the event. Burks neared her best of the outdoor season with a 1.67m (5'05.75") jump on Saturday.
All three Blue Demon men earned success in the Mt. SAC "Distance Carnival" on Friday afternoon, posting personal bests for the 2005 outdoor season.
Gavin Kennedy and Richard Byrne competed in the 1500 meter run, taking eighth and 14th places respectively. Kennedy sped to a 3:49.80 finish, while Byrne posted a time of 3:51.35.
Anthony Becknek left his previous season best behind in the dust as he took 14th in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Becknek’s new mark of 9:14.56 beat the old time by more than six seconds (9:20.72).
The success of the Blue Demons against some of the toughest competition in the country gives promise for the future ahead. Up next for the DePaul squad will be the Central Collegiate Championships on April 23. The meet will take place in Champaign, Illinois.