Cole Summers of Florida Southern College achieved a remarkable victory at the UCF Black and Gold Challenge, winning the 10,000m event in a blazing time of 29:57.47. This achievement makes him only the third Moccasin to run a sub-30 minute 10K and sets a new facility record, surpassing the previous mark by over 23 seconds. Senior Chris Colavita and Junior Michael Toppi also had strong performances, finishing second and fourth respectively, ensuring a top-four sweep for the team.

By the Numbers
  • Cole Summers finished the 10,000m in 29:57.47, breaking the previous facility record of 30:21.15.
  • Chris Colavita placed second at 30:05.14, marking the seventh-best time in FSC history.
  • Michael Toppi's fourth-place finish at 30:23.32 is the ninth-best in program history.
State of Play
  • Florida Southern's track team showcased a strong performance with four members finishing in the top six of the 10,000m.
  • Distance and mid-distance events effectively displayed competitive times across various runners.
What's Next

Florida Southern will continue its participation in the Black and Gold Challenge, as athletes compete in additional events to further enhance their season records and rankings.

Bottom Line

Cole Summers' impressive performance not only highlights his personal achievements but also underscores the strength of the Florida Southern men's track team, which is poised for continued success this season.