The OLLU men’s track and field team set four records this past weekend at the Charles Austin Classic at Texas State University.
On Friday, Hendrick Ramirez set the record in the 1500m with a time of 3:52.79. On Saturday, William Smith ran a record-breaking time in the 110m hurdles at 14.81. Cerrone Thompson placed first with a record time in the 400m at 47.31. Richard Davis broke the record in the 400m hurdles with a mark of 53.23. In addition, Jesus Riefkohl Deglado earned National “B” Standard with his time in the 200m at 21.39.
Head Coach Patrick Torres commented, “It was a fantastic weekend for Saints track and field. We had a ton of national qualifiers and some huge PRs. Texas Relays is next week and hopefully, we’ll prove that we’re national contenders.”