Weather not nice, but results are
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs men's track team faced both tough competition and well as grueling weather on Saturday at the Colorado College Invitational. Sleeting snow, which had already caused the cancellation of the weekend's softball and tennis action, created a new obstacle to overcome as the men braved the brisk conditions.
To start off the morning, John Tucker finished third in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11 minutes, 43 seconds. With his legs having turned bright red in the cold and wind, Tucker finished with a strong kick.
Sprinter Kyle Reid took second in both the 200 and 100 meters with a time of 24.67 in the 200 and 11:87 in the 100. He came in behind Baalmann of Colby Community College in both races.
Paul Mann and Brad Winn finished first and second in the mile. Mann managed a time of 4:33.66 despite the frigid conditions, while Winn was close behind at 4:36.09.
"I have been running out on the trails, but I just came out and ran and had a good time," said Mann. "It's fun to run in this weather because you get a little more relaxed."
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Paul Mann | Distance | ||
| Paul Mann | |||
| John Tucker | ||||
 | John Tucker | |||
| Additional News Stories | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2004 | Tum named All-American in two events | Moses Tum accomplished one University of Colorado at Colorado Springs first when he qualified for the finals in two events at the NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He managed another first on Wednesday by being named All-American in both. | |
| May 28, 2004 |  | Tum earns chance to attempt unprecedented double | Moses Tum will attempt a University of Colorado at Colorado Springs first after all. |
| May 27, 2004 | Tum takes second in prelims, advances to finals | Moses Tum just keeps on getting better and better. | |
| May 18, 2004 | Five Lions qualify for nationals | Three Colorado Springs natives were among the school-record five athletes that earned the right to represent the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs at the NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will be held from May 27-29 at Walnut, Calif. | |
| May 9, 2004 |  | Men's track fries as RMAC championships | The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs men's track team is going from the frying pan into the fire - almost literally. |
 |  |  |  |