University of North Florida
Georgia Tech Invitational
O'Gorman & Pedroza Take First at Georgia Tech Invite
4/21/2023 10:41:00 PM | Men's Track
ATLANTA, Ga. - The Osprey men battled hard on day one of the Georgia Tech Invitational Friday evening. Aidan O'Gorman continued to carry his unprecedented success from the indoor season into outdoor competition, placing first in the men's 5000m ahead of 86 competitors. The senior highlighted the day with a remarkable time of 14:08.38. Robert Pedroza also claimed the top spot, this time in the 1500m as he made another stride in his career.
FINISH LINE
- O'Gorman triumphs in first for the men's 5000m.
- Pedroza's remarkable strides earned him a first place finish for the men's 1500m. Pedroza clinched the race in 3:43.78.
- Timothy Doyle went top-three in the men's 1500m earning a top-five mark for a third consecutive meet.
- Aiden Arnold's fierce strides earned him a top five placement in fourth.
- Ryan Douihech posted a new personal-best in the men's 1500m, finishing top 15 in 3:53.34.
- Jared Vazquez's strides earned him a top 25 placement in the men's 1500m.
- Seth Martinez secured an eleventh place rank in the men's 5000m.
- A huge lifetime mark of 14:46.45 and a top 15 placement for Kameron Wallizada in the men's 5000m.
- Paul Lespasio went top 40 in men's 5k, notching a spot in 35th.
PIGG'S POINTS
"Both teams competed very well. [Robert] Pedroza and Aidan O'Gorman took home wins at Georgia Tech. O'Gorman winning a good 5000 was impressive. He led wire to wire and looked strong. Robert Pedroza had a nice win. He ran a very good tactical race and came home with a strong finish. Doyle and Arnold also ran very well. The steeple guys looked good and continue to improve as well."
-- head coach Jeff Pigg
UP NEXT
The Ospreys will commence their final regular season meet at home as hosts of the East Coast Relays from Apr. 28-29 at Visit Jax Track in Hodges Stadium.
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