GAINESVILLE, FL--- The Queens University of Charlotte track and field team finished the 2024 ASUN Indoor Championships with two bronze medals and a top-five overall finish.
Notable Saturday Finishes
• In the men's heptathlon,
Robin Ott got the bronze medal with a score of 4949. Ott was in the top five in six out of the seven events, including a first-place finish in the shot put.
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Enrico Busato finished fifth in the men's shot-put finals with a best throw of 14.89m.
Jakob Nutzel finished seventh in the same event with a best throw of 14.21m.
• In the men's triple jump,
Michael Quigley finished seventh with a best jump of 13.29m.
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Heloise Louiset got the bronze medal in the women's high jump finals with a best jump of 1.74m.
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Ines Safont finished fourth in the shot put with a best throw of 13.57m.
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Jalena Curbeam got the sixth-place finish in the women's triple jump with a best jump of 11.81m.
Emilija Kusic finished ninth in the same event with a best jump of 11.15m.
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Moritz Kleesiek finished fifth in the men's one mile with a time of 4:03.11.
Zak Freeland then finished in sixth place with a time of 4:03.30.
• Kusic also finished seventh in the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.10.
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Evie Wild finished the 800m final in sixth place with a time of 2:11.44.
• In the men's 1600 relay, the Royals finished fifth with a time of 3:20.20.
From Coach Pesic
"Our team faced some tough challenges, especially with our top decathletes getting injured early on, but it was incredible to see how everyone rallied.
Robin Ott stepped up and took third place in the heptathlon, setting a positive tone for the day. Heloise Louise continued as she won third place in the high jump.
Emilija Kusic also had a standout moment, grabbing 7th in place 60m hurdles finals.
Jalena Curbeam and
Michael Quigley gave it their all, with Jalena finishing 6th in the triple jump and Michael securing 7th place.
We were so close to medals in the shot put, especially with
Ines Safont missing the bronze by just 18cm. Our distance team had an outstanding day, showcasing remarkable performances and breaking several personal records. It was inspiring to witness the dedication and grit displayed by our athletes. One was Moritz Kleesik's school record-breaking mile run, which landed him in 5th place and set the stage for a series of impressive accomplishments.
Zak Freeland's stellar performance, securing sixth place with the second-best mark in school history, highlighted the depth of talent within our team.
Evie Wild's remarkable time in the 800 meters, which stands as the second-fastest in school history and her second-best this year, underscores her exceptional form and commitment to excellence. Also, props to
Beth Cook and
Uriah Aili for their contributions as well.
Overall, our women's team moved up from seventh to fifth place, and the men's team scored 20 points more than last year. We are now looking ahead to the outdoor season, and we're feeling confident, especially in events like discus, javelin, and the 400m hurdles. We're excited to build on our progress and aim for even more success together."
What's Next?
The Royals will prepare to start the outdoor season as they will be back in Charlotte, N.C. for the 49er Classic, starting on Thursday, March 14th.
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