Friday, March 24
Jacksonville, Fla.
10:00 a.m.
University of North Florida
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Sheraton UNF Spring Break Invitational
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Men's Track & Field Posts Solid Performances at Sheraton Spring Break Invitational
3/24/2017 11:21:00 PM | Men's Track
Meet:Â Sheraton UNF Spring Break Invitational
Location:Â Jacksonville, Fla. (Hodges Stadium)
Date:Â Friday, Mar. 24, 2017
Final Results Links: PDF | HTML
Dual Meet Scores
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The Short Story:Â The North Florida men's track and field team had a strong showing Friday at Hodges Stadium in their home event, the Sheraton Spring Break Invitational. The Ospreys dominated the 1500m event, taking the top two spots and six of the Top 10 finishing times.
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THE FINISH LINE
- In the 1500m, Nick Morken took the top spot in a time of 3:49.24 followed closely by teammate Tyler Stahl in second at 3:49.62. Michael Damato was fourth in the event with a time of 3:52, Brad Hort was sixth (3:53) with the freshmen duo of Noah Perkins (3:54) and Sem Sultanov (3:57), finishing ninth and 10th, respectively.
- Freshman Rob Leverone earned a 6th place finish in his collegiate 5000m debut running a time of 15:12
- Rayford James was the runner-up in the 800m in a time of 1:53
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ON THE FIELD
- Senior Shelton McLean was the runner-up in the Pole Vault posting a mark of 4.85m (15-11.00)
QUOTABLE
"Beautiful weather graced Hodges Stadium for the College Division of the Sheraton Spring Break Invitational.  It was such a good meet.  Having some very good college teams here in Jacksoville created a fantastic meet. Shelton McLean was the top collegian in the pole vault with a very good jump of 4.85m. He handled the wind well, and beat a very nice field. Our 1500m 1-2 sweep by Nick Morken and Tyler Stahl was a great moment on the day. They ran very strong early season marks and were closely followed by Mike Damato, Brad Hort, Noah Perkins and Sem Sultov, who all ran personal bests." -- Head coach Jeff Pigg
UP NEXT:
North Florida makes a quick return to competition, participating in the Florida Relays next weekend (Mar. 30-Apr. 1) in Gainesville, Fla.
Men's Results
200m
21. Desmond Robb - 22.45 (-1.7)
400m
13. Chris Robin - 49.86
15. Cristian Acuna - 50.21
800m
2. Rayford James - 1:53.58
5. Constantine Stathis - 1:55.00
12. George Escobar - 2:00.49
1500m
1. Nick Morken - 3:49.24
2. Tyler Stahl - 3:49.62
4. Michael Damato - 3:52.41
9. Noah Perkins - 3:54.46
10. Sem Sultanov - 3:57.53
2000m Steeplechase
Fynn Timm - 5:58.59
5000m
6. Rob Leverone - 15:12.96
20. Bradley Langenberg - 15:58.03
23. Anderson Bobo - 16:02.99
4x400m Relay
4. 3:19.32 (Cristian Acuna, George Escobar, Chris Robin, Desmond Robb)
Pole Vault
2. Shelton McLean - 4.85m (15-11.00)
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Location:Â Jacksonville, Fla. (Hodges Stadium)
Date:Â Friday, Mar. 24, 2017
Final Results Links: PDF | HTML
Dual Meet Scores
Â
The Short Story:Â The North Florida men's track and field team had a strong showing Friday at Hodges Stadium in their home event, the Sheraton Spring Break Invitational. The Ospreys dominated the 1500m event, taking the top two spots and six of the Top 10 finishing times.
Â
THE FINISH LINE
- In the 1500m, Nick Morken took the top spot in a time of 3:49.24 followed closely by teammate Tyler Stahl in second at 3:49.62. Michael Damato was fourth in the event with a time of 3:52, Brad Hort was sixth (3:53) with the freshmen duo of Noah Perkins (3:54) and Sem Sultanov (3:57), finishing ninth and 10th, respectively.
- Freshman Rob Leverone earned a 6th place finish in his collegiate 5000m debut running a time of 15:12
- Rayford James was the runner-up in the 800m in a time of 1:53
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ON THE FIELD
- Senior Shelton McLean was the runner-up in the Pole Vault posting a mark of 4.85m (15-11.00)
QUOTABLE
"Beautiful weather graced Hodges Stadium for the College Division of the Sheraton Spring Break Invitational.  It was such a good meet.  Having some very good college teams here in Jacksoville created a fantastic meet. Shelton McLean was the top collegian in the pole vault with a very good jump of 4.85m. He handled the wind well, and beat a very nice field. Our 1500m 1-2 sweep by Nick Morken and Tyler Stahl was a great moment on the day. They ran very strong early season marks and were closely followed by Mike Damato, Brad Hort, Noah Perkins and Sem Sultov, who all ran personal bests." -- Head coach Jeff Pigg
UP NEXT:
North Florida makes a quick return to competition, participating in the Florida Relays next weekend (Mar. 30-Apr. 1) in Gainesville, Fla.
Men's Results
200m
21. Desmond Robb - 22.45 (-1.7)
400m
13. Chris Robin - 49.86
15. Cristian Acuna - 50.21
800m
2. Rayford James - 1:53.58
5. Constantine Stathis - 1:55.00
12. George Escobar - 2:00.49
1500m
1. Nick Morken - 3:49.24
2. Tyler Stahl - 3:49.62
4. Michael Damato - 3:52.41
9. Noah Perkins - 3:54.46
10. Sem Sultanov - 3:57.53
2000m Steeplechase
Fynn Timm - 5:58.59
5000m
6. Rob Leverone - 15:12.96
20. Bradley Langenberg - 15:58.03
23. Anderson Bobo - 16:02.99
4x400m Relay
4. 3:19.32 (Cristian Acuna, George Escobar, Chris Robin, Desmond Robb)
Pole Vault
2. Shelton McLean - 4.85m (15-11.00)
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