NEW YORK, NY– The Rider University Men's Track and Field team wrapped up their final meet before MAAC's, by competing at the Armory for the RU Scarlet Knight Open.
Artie Burgess had another impressive day as a part of the 4x400m team and individually in the 60m. Burgess was the anchor leg of the 4x400 relay team who finished second overall at the event with a time of 3:17.17. Burgess was joined by
Braeden Haines,
Sekai Lyken, and
Jerome Boyer to continue their impressive seasons respectively with an ECAC/IC4A qualifying mark. Burgess also finished 7th in the 60H with a time of 6.89 in the finals.
The Broncs got a solid showing from the runners in the 3000m, as
Nick Strain and
Iain Taylor were both able to PR at the RU Scarlett Knight Open. Strain was able to finish 14th overall with a time of 8:36.00, while Taylor finished 17th with a time of 8:39.65.
QUOTES AND NOTES
"The men in the 3000 were really good tonight. They ran smart, patient races and really ripped the end. They are coming around at the right time. Strain led the group today. He has really improved a bunch this year. He has worked so hard to get to this point."
"Burgess had a strong day in the 60 and ran a good third leg on the 4x400 relay. He's in a good spot right now and he will be a big part of any success that we have at the MAAC meet." -
Rider Head Coach Bob Hamer - Rider is back in action Feb 18th and 19th as they get set for the MAAC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
ECAC/IC4A Qualifiers
60 6.88 Burgess (trials)
6.89 Burgess (finals)
60H 8.19 Merriweather (trials)
8.14 Merriweather (finals)
4x400 3:17.17 Haines, Lyken, Burgess, Boyer
