SWARTHMORE, Pa. -
Benjamin Schott set tone for the Falcons in the cold and rainy conditions with a program record in the 1,500m. Messiah took a handful of competitors to the Swarthmore Final Qualifier in a last effort to punch more tickets to the 2019 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
In The Results
As mentioned,
Benjamin Schott highlighted the Falcons performance on the day, setting a program record in the 1,500m but three seconds. Schott ran nearly a four second personal best to come across the line in 3:50.84, a time that puts him No. 11 in the nation.
Matthew Royer closed out his season with a 1:55.28 in the 800m, finishing in 15th overall.
In the 3,000m steeplechase,
Kirk Mummert finished his collegiate career with a 10:02.61 with fellow senior
Brandin Dyche also finishing his career in the event, making his first ever appearance in the steeplechase. Dyche ran 10:02.75 and the duo finished in 25th and 26th place with Mummert earning the advantage.
Brendan Provan finished in fourth in the triple jump with a mark of 12.87m (42' 2.75").
What's Up Next
The Falcons will await the officially qualifying list for the 2019 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The Championships are set to take place in Geneva, OH at the Spire Institute on May 23-25. As of now,
Benjamin Schott is currently No. 2 in the 3,000m steeplechase and No. 11 in the 1,500m.
