Saturday, February 4
Winston-Salem, N.C.
All Day
University of North Florida
at
Camel City Invitational
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Track
Photo by: Todd Drexler
Nick Morken Competes in Camel City Elite Mile Race
2/4/2017 4:09:00 PM | Men's Track
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- North Florida junior standout Nick Morken ran a 4:09.49 en route to finishing 8th in the Camel City Invitational Elite Mile race Saturday afternoon at JDL Fast Track.
Competing against several professional runners along with some of the nation's top milers, Morken posted a personal best by three seconds while participating in the showcase final race of the Camel City Invitational. In addition, his performance is the fastest mile time in the ASUN this season.
"This was a great experience for Nick to be in such a high level competition," said UNF head coach Jeff Pigg. "He ran a quick race and with the NCAA conversion it should end up being a 4:05.9. He is getting close to peak indoor condition and we are looking forward to more quality indoor races. Next week he will run in the 800m at Birmingham."
Morken and the rest of the Osprey track and field program will return to action next Friday (Feb. 9) at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Ala.
Camel City Elite Mile Results:
1. Nate Brannen (Unattached) -- 4:00.29
2. Andy Bayer (Nike) -- 4:00.46
3. Neil Gourley (Virginia Tech) -- 4:01.14
4. Vincent Ciattei (Virginia Tech) -- 4:06.23
5. Chad Noelle (Asics Furman Elite) -- 4:07.27
6. Leo Manzano (Hoka One One) -- 4:08.75
7. Robert Heppenstall (Wake Forest) -- 4:08.87
8. NICK MORKEN (UNF) -- 4:09.49 PR
9. Simon Holden (Wake Forest) -- 4:11.95
Competing against several professional runners along with some of the nation's top milers, Morken posted a personal best by three seconds while participating in the showcase final race of the Camel City Invitational. In addition, his performance is the fastest mile time in the ASUN this season.
"This was a great experience for Nick to be in such a high level competition," said UNF head coach Jeff Pigg. "He ran a quick race and with the NCAA conversion it should end up being a 4:05.9. He is getting close to peak indoor condition and we are looking forward to more quality indoor races. Next week he will run in the 800m at Birmingham."
Morken and the rest of the Osprey track and field program will return to action next Friday (Feb. 9) at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Ala.
Camel City Elite Mile Results:
1. Nate Brannen (Unattached) -- 4:00.29
2. Andy Bayer (Nike) -- 4:00.46
3. Neil Gourley (Virginia Tech) -- 4:01.14
4. Vincent Ciattei (Virginia Tech) -- 4:06.23
5. Chad Noelle (Asics Furman Elite) -- 4:07.27
6. Leo Manzano (Hoka One One) -- 4:08.75
7. Robert Heppenstall (Wake Forest) -- 4:08.87
8. NICK MORKEN (UNF) -- 4:09.49 PR
9. Simon Holden (Wake Forest) -- 4:11.95
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