STATEN ISLAND, NY- The Rider University Men's Track and Field team was back in action Saturday as they traveled up to Staten Island for the Villanova Invitational at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility.
The Broncs were back to their record-setting ways as
Tamrat Snyder was able to break his own Rider record, winning the 800m with a time of 1:49.53. The new mark breaks Snyder's old indoor 800m record of 1:50.38, set at the IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track & Field Championships last season.
Marques Merriweather was again able to pick up the gold in the 60H with a time of 8.14 another ECAC/IC4A qualifying time.
Artie Burgess was also able to get it done in the 60m with a time of 6.84 to take home the top spot at the Villanova Invitational and qualify for ECAC/IC4A's.
Back-to-Back MAAC Field Performer of the week
Jayden DuBard again won the men's shot put with a 16.19m throw. The win is DuBrad's third straight invitational win in the shot put for the Broncs'.
Quotes & Notes
"Snyder ran a great race leading wire to wire to win the 800 in 1:49.53. It beats his own Rider record and is also an IC4A qualifier. He is in a good spot right now as we head into a few really big meets over the next few weeks.
"Merriweather and Burgess continued their strong seasons picking up big wins. They both are in a groove right now. They really rise to the level of the competition in each of their events."
"DuBard had another big day in the shot. He is improving each week and it is very exciting to watch." -
Rider Head Coach Bob Hamer
-Rider returns to action next Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th, at the BU John Thomas Terrier Classic.
ECAC/IC4A Qualifiers
60 H 8.23 Merriweather (trials)
8.14 Merriweather (finals)
800 1:49.53 Snyder
WT 16.85m Eddinger
SP 16.19m DuBard
