WILMORE, Ky.--- Asbury track and field debuted the new, completed phase one track and field venue in a four-school meet on Saturday, with the opening shot fired by Asbury's Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Mark Troyer. The men's and women's displayed stellar times and performances, with both finishing runner-up in the meet, out of four schools.

With about a year under their belt, AU's track and field, led by head coach O'Brian Bridges, had great performances on all sides of the track. Freshman John Rahbany broke the school record for the 100m with a time of 11.56 and his jump of 6.46m (21-2.5ft) qualifies him for the NCCAA Outdoor National Championships. 

Bailey Gassmann picked up victories in both the 1500m and 3000m runs. Gassmann's time in the 1500m (5:02.66) qualifies her for the NCCAA Outdoor National Championships as well. 

The Eagles picked up seven wins on the day, with various personal and school records set.

"It was a perfect day for the very first meet at the venue! It was a great turnout and the meet went really well. The athletes enjoyed the opportunity to compete at home and had some solid performances for an early season meet. I want to thank Midway, Kentucky Christian, and Oakland City for coming to compete and helping us with this first track meet. Also, a big thanks to our coaching staff, AU staff, and officials that helped make this a great meet."
O'Brian Bridges I Men's and Women's Track and Field Head Coach

Asbury will travel to Lexington, Ky. to compete in the Translyvania Pioneer Invitational on March 23rd


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