Columbia College athletes excelled at the CMU Invite, achieving an impressive six event wins and setting five program records over the weekend. Sophomore Garrett Donald led the performances, breaking two records in one day with times of 46.83 in the 400m and 21.00 in the 200m. Additionally, teammate Montgomery Keck claimed a record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.68 and contributed to a victorious women's 4x100 relay. The Cougar men secured victories in the 1500m and javelin, while the women also triumphed in the 4x800 relay. Columbia will continue its season at the Mule Relays on April 9-10.

By the Numbers
  • Garrett Donald ran a program record of 46.83 in the 400m and 21.00 in the 200m.
  • Montgomery Keck jumped 12.15m to win the triple jump and set a record in the 100m hurdles at 14.68.
State of Play
  • Columbia's track and field teams dominated the CMU Invite, with athletes achieving multiple top-three finishes.
  • The men's team excelled in middle-distance events, with Marcos Lara winning the 1500m.
  • The women's 4x800 team opened the outdoor season with a winning time of 10:19.15.
What's Next

Columbia College track and field teams look to build on their momentum at the upcoming Mule Relays. Athletes are expected to refine their skills and possibly secure more qualifying times for national events. Continued success will be pivotal as they aim for podium placements in future competitions.

Bottom Line

The performances at the CMU Invite showcased Columbia College's track and field team's potential, highlighting the strength of their rising stars like Donald and Keck. With the upcoming Mule Relays, the team will seek to leverage this success to build on their program's legacy.