Track & Field Closes Out Successful Showing at ASUN Indoor Championships

Saturday, February 24

Gainesville, Fla.

All Day

University of North Florida

ASUN Indoor Championship - Day 2

Track & Field Closes Out Successful Showing at ASUN Indoor Championships

2/24/2024 9:00:00 AM | Men's Track, Women's Track

Final Results

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - North Florida track & field closed out the final day of the ASUN Indoor Championships on Saturday evening with two silver medals and two program records.

Robert Pedroza's stellar performance earned him a second place title and a silver medal in the 800m finals. Camden Springer erased his 400m record set earlier this season and penciled in a new time of 48.26. Smilia Kolbe notched a silver medal after her strenuous effort in the women's 800m, crossing the line in 2:09.03.

FINISH LINE

Men

Pedroza smashed a new program record in the men's 800m finals.
The senior clinched the race in 1:48.73, taking home silver on day two of the ASUN Indoor Championships.
Springer rewrote his own 400m record, clinching a new program record of 48.26.
The newcomer clinched the 200m in 22.28, just shy of a program record.
Rey Hernandez went top six in the men's 60mH.
Paul Lespasio clinches new lifetime mark of 8:22.03 in the men's 3000m.

Women

Kolbe notched silver in the women's 800m finals, clinching the race in 2:09.03.
She went top five in the women's 400m, marking her first appearance in the race indoors.
The junior clinched the race in 55.95.
Renske Drenten clinched a new lifetime mark of 1.69m in women's high jump.
She earned a fourth-place mark overall on the final day of the ASUN Indoor Championships.
Erica Fisher and Isa Leen recorded top 15 marks in the women's 3000m.
Women's 1600m relay clinch sixth overall, finishing collectively in 3:51.07.

PIGG'S POINTS

"Both squads competed very well. One of our foundational principles is take what you have and make the most of it, and that is exactly what they did. Again, today a lot of athletes performed at the best level of their life. We want to continue to improve and that's happening."
-- head coach Jeff Pigg

Women
"Smilla [Kolbe] had a great day for us. She ran a strong 55 in the 400m and, 20 minutes later, ran 2:09 for second in the 800m. She then ran a leg in the 4x4, which solidified a team spot over EKU. I'm proud of how she competed and look forward to many races in the future. Ella [Chandler] ran a swift 800m placing fourth and also ran a nice 4x400 leg. Celine [D'Anna] and Melissa [Epting] ran well in the relay too. Renske [Drenton] had a nice lifetime best and really stepped up big for us. Nicole [Shepherd] also had another good day, as we went fourth and sixth. Jada [Williams] kept making strides as she ran a nice race and placed eighth. Erica [Fisher], Hannah [Martin] and Isa [Leen] came back strong after the 5000m to finish a good indoor campaign."
-- head coach Jeff Pigg

Men
"Robert [Pedroza] ran an outstanding 800m. He has upped his game indoors and really came through with a new school record in an event that has been exceptionally strong for us over the years. Camden [Springer] had a great meet. Running the 400m school record, the 200m, and leading off the 4x4, he really contributed a lot. He is such a great competitor and it is nice to see it pay off. Rey [Hernandez] scored twice and continues to adapt to the college races. He had a good hurdle race and will continue to make big improvements. Colton [Lawson] and Ben [Tary] were terrific for the multi-event placing sixth and seventh. They really helped the team score and were willing to get out of their comfort zone for the team. I'm proud of their attitude and a job well done! Ladarius [Tellis] and Ryan [Douihech] placed fine in the 800m and it will be nice to get some training in and see them outdoors. Ilias [El Khattabi] and Paul [Lespasio] ran nice 3000m races to cap off their indoor seasons as well."
-- head coach Jeff Pigg

OSPREY RESULTS

Women's HJ
Renske Drenten - 4th - 1.69m (5-6.5)
Nicole Shepherd - 6th - 1.69m (5-6.5)
Women's Mile
Jada Williams - 8th - 5:01.91
Ana Markovina - 9th - 5:02.60
Men's 60mH
Rey Hernandez - 6th - 8.27
Men's 400m
Camden Springer - 6th - 48.26
Women's 400m
Smilla Kolbe - 5th - 55.95
Men's 60m
Rey Hernandez - 8th - 7.03
Men's 800m
Robert Pedroza - 2nd - 1:48.73
Ryan Douihech - 6th - 1:54.86
Ladarius Tellis - 8th - 1:57.64
Women's 800m
Smilla Kolbe - 2nd - 2:09.03
Ella Chandler - 4th - 2:09.85
Men's 200m
Camden Springer - 7th - 22.28
Men's 3000m
Ilias El Khattabi - 15th - 8:17.85
Paul Lespasio - 23rd - 8:22.03
Cole Perry - 28th - 8:31.29
Seth Martinez - 33rd - 8:36.36
Thomas Weiler - 38th - 8:47.56
Women's 3000m
Erica Fisher - 12th - 9:49.54
Isa Leen - 14th - 9:52.29
Hannah Martin - 18th - 9:56.96
Billie Castillo - 27th - 10:15.12
Emma Millson - 31st - 10:19.88
Jada Williams - 33rd - 10:25.67
Laci Watford - 34th - 10:28.91
Men's 1600m Relay
Camden Springer, Robert Pedroza, Ladarius Tellis, Rey Hernandez, Ryan Douihech - 6th - 3:24.08
Women's 1600m Relay
Celine D'Anna, Smilla Kolbe, Ella Chandler, Melissa Epting - 6th - 3:51.07