DES MOINES, Ia. ? Justin Kunz set a new school record in the 5,000 meters as Indiana State began its competition in the 98th annual Drake Relays. Kunz finished 12th in 14:22.43 which broke the mark set by Rick Sluder in 2000 of 14:25.31.
“It was a very rich field that Kunz ran against,” said John McNichols, ISU men's coach. “It was a great race. He has had a great season so far.”
Also on Thursday, Dani Prince competed in the women's 5,000 meters, finishing 19th overall in 17:21.53.
“She got out to a fast start,” McNichols said. “There was a collision and it was pretty rugged early.”
There will be plenty of action for the Sycamores on Friday with Kylie Hutson competing in the pole vault along with three relays competing. Paladin Jordan is the only individual competing on Friday for the men as he will run in the 110 meter hurdles. The Sycamores have five relays also running on Friday.
Action in the Drake Relays continues on Saturday for part of the ISU team. The rest of the squad will be at Butler University in Indianapolis for the .tan Lyons Invitational.
