Wolverines open competition at Raleigh relays with pair of distance events
Wolverines open competition at Raleigh relays with pair of distance events
24/03/2022 22:22:00
// Kyle Terwillegar
To place: Raleigh, NC (Paul H. Derr track)
Event: NC State Raleigh Relays (Day 1 of 3)
Unified Messaging result: No team score
Next UM event: Friday, March 25 — at NC State Raleigh Relays – Day 2 (Raleigh, NC)
RALEIGH, North Carolina – The University of Michigan men’s track and field team kicked off their distance team for the first time this season outdoors Thursday, March 24 as they kicked off the Raleigh Relays at North Carolina State with the first of three days of competition.
Oli Raymond was the Michigan men’s top finisher that day, as he finished 31st overall in 3:45.34 at 1,500 meters.
In a deep peloton with more than 200 finishers, Joost Platinck and Will Landowne were Michigan’s best in the 5,000 meters in 14:25.75 and 14:26.89 for 83rd and 90th, respectively.
The Wolverines will continue the competition on Friday at 6:36 p.m. with the 3,000 meters steeplechase, followed later in the evening by the 10,000 meters. Saturday will feature both the final day of racing in Raleigh as well as a full schedule of sprint, jump and throw competitions at the Miami Hurricane Collegiate Invitational.
Michigan results by event
1500 meter race
Final
31. Oli Raymond / 3:45.34
74. Thomas Shigalis / 3:49.30
104. Anthony DeKraker / 3:51.16
195. Henry Johnson / 3:59.86
196. John Florence / 3:59.89
–. Derrick Simmons /DNF
5000 meter race
Final
83. Joost Platinck / 14:25.75
90. Will Landowne / 14:26.89 [New PR]
145. Anthony Hancock / 14:40.37
213. Michael Hancock / 15:12.55