Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin
Columbia Track & Field Wraps Up Day One of Ivy League Outdoor Heps
5/6/2023 11:25:00 PM | Track and Field
Chris Balthazar breaks program record in 200m run
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The Columbia outdoor track & field team finished up day one of the 2023 Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships late Saturday night.
This year's competition, being hosted by Penn at Franklin Field, sees the men sitting in seventh place with two points, while the women remain scoreless after the first day of events.
The highlight of the day came in the men's 200m run, when Chris Balthazar broke the Columbia record with a time of 20.81 to place second and qualify for tomorrow's finals.
Besides multiple student-athletes also qualifying for more finals tomorrow, there was a plethora of other highlights.
Making the podium and scoring points for the men was Joshua Adams and Talha Syed, who both placed 6th in their respective events, the high jump (7.33) and 10k (30:03.26), respectively. This was also a personal best mark for Adams.
Day two begins tomorrow with the high jump at 11 a.m.
Up to date results can bbe found HERE.
HOW TO WATCH/FOLLOW
Day Two – Live Stats | Watch (ESPN+) | Social Media (@culionsxctf)
Stay up to date on all things Columbia Cross Country by following the Lions on Twitter (@CULionsXCTF), Instagram (@culionsxctf) and on Facebook (@ColumbiaAthletics).
This year's competition, being hosted by Penn at Franklin Field, sees the men sitting in seventh place with two points, while the women remain scoreless after the first day of events.
The highlight of the day came in the men's 200m run, when Chris Balthazar broke the Columbia record with a time of 20.81 to place second and qualify for tomorrow's finals.
That didn't take long!
— Columbia Lions XC/TF (@CULionsXCTF) May 7, 2023
Our first school record at the Ivy League Outdoor Heps was set on day one by Chris Balthazar in the 200M run! #RoarLionRoar pic.twitter.com/tSrY8InxQB
Besides multiple student-athletes also qualifying for more finals tomorrow, there was a plethora of other highlights.
Making the podium and scoring points for the men was Joshua Adams and Talha Syed, who both placed 6th in their respective events, the high jump (7.33) and 10k (30:03.26), respectively. This was also a personal best mark for Adams.
Day two begins tomorrow with the high jump at 11 a.m.
Up to date results can bbe found HERE.
HOW TO WATCH/FOLLOW
Day Two – Live Stats | Watch (ESPN+) | Social Media (@culionsxctf)
Stay up to date on all things Columbia Cross Country by following the Lions on Twitter (@CULionsXCTF), Instagram (@culionsxctf) and on Facebook (@ColumbiaAthletics).
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