WILMORE, Ky.--- Asbury University men's and women's track and field officially returned as an intercollegiate sport at AU on Saturday in Columbus, Oh, hosted by Capital University. The special opening day was led by freshman JoJo Ernst taking first place in the 1,000m Run (2:53.40) and freshman social work major Bailey Gassmann finishing first place in the Mile (5:41.66) and the 1,000m Run (3:21.99). 

Asbury head coach O'Brian Bridges led AU to establish three school-records on the day, including the long jump, men's shot put, and women's shot put. AU also set four new school-records that had been previously held. 
 

"We had a very solid day in our first meet of the season. I am proud of our athletes fighting through some adversity. Our field event athletes established school records and our track athletes broke some already established records. This first meet allowed us to see where we were and set the bar for the season. From here we look to improve throughout the year."
O'Brian Bridges I Men's and Women's Track and Field Head Coach
 

Event Winners:
JoJo Ernst – 1,000m Run (2:53.40)
Bailey Gassmann – Mile (5:41.66) & 1,000m Run (3:21.99)

School Records Established:
John Rahbany – Long Jump (5.90m / 19 4 ¼)
Brendan Funke – Shot Put (11.27m / 36' 11" ¾ ) & Weight Throw (11.51m / 37' 9" )
August Price – Shot Put (6.99m / 22' 11 ¼ )

New School Records:
Josiah Welhing – 60m dash (7.61) & 200m dash (24.71)
Luke Wheatley – 400m dash (53.57)
Wes Preston – 5,000m run (16:54.95)
Bailey Gassmann – 1,000m run (3:21.99) & Mile (5:41.66

View the Full Results HERE



Next up for Asbury is next Saturday, Jan. 13th at Centre College in the Centre Indoor Showcase. 



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