Friday, February 1
Columbia, S.C.
10 a.m.
University of North Florida
at
Carolina Challenge
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/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
/ Men's Track
Perkins' PR, Bobo Return Highlight Day 1 of Carolina Challenge
2/1/2019 9:42:00 PM | Men's Track
Meet:Â Carolina Challenge
Location:Â Carolina Indoor TF Complex (Columbia, S.C.)
Date:Â Friday, Feb. 1, 2019
Results Link
STARTING BLOCK
North Florida's Noah Perkins blazed to a PR in the 3000m and George Escobar bettered his 400m school record while Anderson Bobo made his much anticipated return to the track following a traumatic ankle injury last year in highlighting a strong opening day performance for the Osprey men at the Carolina Challenge.
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AROUND THE TRACK
- Junior Noah Perkins bested his 3000m PR by seven seconds finishing in a time of 8:10 en route to a runner-up showing in the race | Perkins time was also faster than the previous facility record
- Anderson Bobo, who missed last season due to an ankle injury that required plates and screws, made a triumphant return to the track in the 3000m, running a new PR of 9:03
- George Escobar shaved another fraction of a second off his PR and school record time in the 400m, clocking a time of 48.45
- In the Mile, UNF saw three runners finish in the Top 5 led by Jared Vasquez with a PR 4:11 in third place | Leo Queyrou followed in fourth with a PR (4:12) and Timothy Doyle was fifth in a PR of 4:13 | All three runners also recorded times faster than the previous facility best
ON THE FIELD
- Ospreys did not have any field competitors on day one of the Carolina Challenge
UP NEXT:
North Florida continues competition at the Carolina Challenge on Saturday
Pigg's Points (Comments from Head Coach Jeff Pigg)
"Noah ran a fabulous race. He hung tough with a good field and when the pace slowed, he took the lead. He is on a mission to run fast. He works super hard and lives clean and is reaping the benefits. I'm really proud of his 3000m race. Anderson had a very nice return to the track after a severe running injury last year left him with a plate and screws in his ankle. He has been mature and done lots behind the scenes in his own rehab and cross training. He has also provided great support and leadership for the team. The men's mile saw several PRs. Those guys have all worked well together and it is nice to see their training translate to race performance. Jared led them with a PR and competed very well while running with confidence. He is really beginning to come into his own as a miler. Leo also ran a nice race and is doing some nice things and will continue to improve. Freshman Tim Doyle ran a little faster than his high school PR, which says a lot because he was a very good prep runner. He is transitioning to college well and has big things in his future. George Escobar blistered another 400 and just continues to improve his speed and do a great job. Spencer Shaw and Chris Robin also had strong runs and that is a credit to the coaching that Greg Krupa has given that group."
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400m
17. George Escobar - 48.45Â PR/SR
32. Chris Robin - 49.65
34. Spencer Shaw - 49.83
Mile
3. Jared Vasquez - 4:11.91 PR
4. Leo Queyrou - 4:12.22 PR
5. Timothy Doyle - 4:13.07 PR
9. Sem Sultanov - 4:19.81 PR
13. Andrew Stivers - 4:22.03 PR
3000m
2. Noah Perkins - 8:10.36Â PR
17. Christian Conder - 8:49.39Â PR
25. Anderson Bobo - 9:03.93 PR
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Location:Â Carolina Indoor TF Complex (Columbia, S.C.)
Date:Â Friday, Feb. 1, 2019
Results Link
STARTING BLOCK
North Florida's Noah Perkins blazed to a PR in the 3000m and George Escobar bettered his 400m school record while Anderson Bobo made his much anticipated return to the track following a traumatic ankle injury last year in highlighting a strong opening day performance for the Osprey men at the Carolina Challenge.
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AROUND THE TRACK
- Junior Noah Perkins bested his 3000m PR by seven seconds finishing in a time of 8:10 en route to a runner-up showing in the race | Perkins time was also faster than the previous facility record
- Anderson Bobo, who missed last season due to an ankle injury that required plates and screws, made a triumphant return to the track in the 3000m, running a new PR of 9:03
- George Escobar shaved another fraction of a second off his PR and school record time in the 400m, clocking a time of 48.45
- In the Mile, UNF saw three runners finish in the Top 5 led by Jared Vasquez with a PR 4:11 in third place | Leo Queyrou followed in fourth with a PR (4:12) and Timothy Doyle was fifth in a PR of 4:13 | All three runners also recorded times faster than the previous facility best
ON THE FIELD
- Ospreys did not have any field competitors on day one of the Carolina Challenge
UP NEXT:
North Florida continues competition at the Carolina Challenge on Saturday
Pigg's Points (Comments from Head Coach Jeff Pigg)
"Noah ran a fabulous race. He hung tough with a good field and when the pace slowed, he took the lead. He is on a mission to run fast. He works super hard and lives clean and is reaping the benefits. I'm really proud of his 3000m race. Anderson had a very nice return to the track after a severe running injury last year left him with a plate and screws in his ankle. He has been mature and done lots behind the scenes in his own rehab and cross training. He has also provided great support and leadership for the team. The men's mile saw several PRs. Those guys have all worked well together and it is nice to see their training translate to race performance. Jared led them with a PR and competed very well while running with confidence. He is really beginning to come into his own as a miler. Leo also ran a nice race and is doing some nice things and will continue to improve. Freshman Tim Doyle ran a little faster than his high school PR, which says a lot because he was a very good prep runner. He is transitioning to college well and has big things in his future. George Escobar blistered another 400 and just continues to improve his speed and do a great job. Spencer Shaw and Chris Robin also had strong runs and that is a credit to the coaching that Greg Krupa has given that group."
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UNF RESULTS
Running Events400m
17. George Escobar - 48.45Â PR/SR
32. Chris Robin - 49.65
34. Spencer Shaw - 49.83
Mile
3. Jared Vasquez - 4:11.91 PR
4. Leo Queyrou - 4:12.22 PR
5. Timothy Doyle - 4:13.07 PR
9. Sem Sultanov - 4:19.81 PR
13. Andrew Stivers - 4:22.03 PR
3000m
2. Noah Perkins - 8:10.36Â PR
17. Christian Conder - 8:49.39Â PR
25. Anderson Bobo - 9:03.93 PR
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