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Eagles Close South Carolina Invitational with Another Program Record

Eagles Close South Carolina Invitational with Another Program Record

From Emory University Athletics

The Emory University indoor track & field team closed out the South Carolina Invitational in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday with another strong set of performances throughout the day.

The men's DMR team of junior Spencer Watry, freshman Bryce Wurster, sophomore Marcus Cheema and senior Spencer Moore established a new program record with a time of 9:57.31 marking the fourth program record set this weekend. The relay team's time of 9:57.31 marks the first time an Eagles relay team has gone below 10:00 in the event and stands as the third fastest time in Division III this season. 

Elsewhere on the track for the men, senior Tommy Davis, competing in the 200m dash, ran for a time of 22.33 seconds which is the seventh best mark in program history. Sophomore Chris Belz had an outstanding day as he registered a time of 1:53.86 in the 800m run which is the eighth best time in Eagles history. 

Sophomore Geoff Point-du-Jour had a solid showing in the high jump for the men as he reached a height of 1.85m which was good for sixth in the event at the meet.