LOS ANGELES. – Distance runners took center stage on Saturday at the Occidental Invite, as
Bryan Banuelos set a new school record in the 5K with a time of 14:09.17, while
Alexa Queenan took 25 seconds off her personal best in the 5k.
QUOTABLE
"Bryan's record run today was earned in the fall and winter months, and he carried his nearly perfect preparation into this track season. Great things happen when consistency, sacrifice, and a big belief in what's possible all come together. His ceiling is still unknown. It's certainly not the last time he will break down barriers as a Sunbird." – head coach
Ray Winter.
MEN'S TOP FINISHERS
- Banuelos ran a 14:09.17 in the 5k, becoming the new FPU record holder in the event.
- He averaged 4:32 per mile throughout the race.
- The time ranks second amongst all of NCAA DII before the weekend.
- Abesolom Teffra ran the 5k in 14:32.40 and now ranks third all-time in FPU history.
- PacWest Conference Cross Country Newcomer of the Year Xavier Smith ran the 5k in 14:36.03 and ranks fourth all-time in program history in the event.
- Jacob Resendez ran the 5k in 14:57.17 and is now 9th in all-time in the FPU record books.
- Bo Olsen took third in the 800 with a time of 1:53.74.
- Olsen now ranks 10th all-time in the event in FPU history.
- Calvin Abbot moved into 10th all-time in the 10k with a time of 32:06.55.
WOMEN'S TOP FINISHERS
- Queenan ran the 5k in 18:30.69, setting a new personal best.
- Maribel Aguilar turned in a time of 18:33.62 for a personal best in the 5k.
- Aryanna Guzman ran her best race as a Sunbird, going 40:30.59 in the 10k.
UP NEXT:
- The Sunbirds travel to Sacramento, Calif. for the Hornet Open on March 19.
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