University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, April 29
Lawrence, Kan.
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Rock Chalk Classic
Mpigachai Sets School Record in Windy Kansas
4/29/2023 8:20:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Track & Field
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Despite unfavorable weather, sophomore Regina Mpigachai took first place and set a new school record in the 5000-meter run on Saturday at the Rock Chalk Classic.
"The wind was terrible in some regards, a little too much to overcome, but we still managed to accomplish a lot today," director of track and field Wayne Angel said. "I am very proud of everyone that competed today, despite the weather conditions that they had to fight through, they gave it their all and we were able to achieve many personal bests along the way." Kudos to Regina for fighting the wind enroute to a new school record in the 5000m run, it was a gutsy race. I am so proud of her accomplishment today."
In addition to her first-place finish, the Bears claimed three other podiums at the event. August Van de Weijer took second in the 400m with a time of 47.12; Wendira Moss placed third and set a new PR in the 400m with a time of 54.56; and Summer Olson took third in the 1500m with a time of 4:43.11.
Kiana Van Haaren also set a new personal best in the long jump, recording a mark of 5.88m. Edgar Garcia also PR'ed in the 200m with a time of 21.54.
The men's 4 x 100m relay team of Garcia, Raphael Egbuchilem, Moise Bennett, and Van de Weijer set their best time at 41.30.
UP NEXT
UNC's track and field teams have one more meet before entering postseason competition, as the Bears head to the Air Force Twilight on Saturday, May 6.
"The wind was terrible in some regards, a little too much to overcome, but we still managed to accomplish a lot today," director of track and field Wayne Angel said. "I am very proud of everyone that competed today, despite the weather conditions that they had to fight through, they gave it their all and we were able to achieve many personal bests along the way." Kudos to Regina for fighting the wind enroute to a new school record in the 5000m run, it was a gutsy race. I am so proud of her accomplishment today."
In addition to her first-place finish, the Bears claimed three other podiums at the event. August Van de Weijer took second in the 400m with a time of 47.12; Wendira Moss placed third and set a new PR in the 400m with a time of 54.56; and Summer Olson took third in the 1500m with a time of 4:43.11.
Kiana Van Haaren also set a new personal best in the long jump, recording a mark of 5.88m. Edgar Garcia also PR'ed in the 200m with a time of 21.54.
The men's 4 x 100m relay team of Garcia, Raphael Egbuchilem, Moise Bennett, and Van de Weijer set their best time at 41.30.
UP NEXT
UNC's track and field teams have one more meet before entering postseason competition, as the Bears head to the Air Force Twilight on Saturday, May 6.
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