Freshmen from Colorado Mesa University's track and field team, including Jordan Fraser, Blake Ames, and Cami Costello, achieved top ten marks in program history during the Mines Midweek Meet. The meet served as an opportunity to capitalize on favorable weather conditions ahead of a weekend competition. Besides, only a selective number of events occurred on Wednesday, focusing on sprints and hurdles, with more activities scheduled for Thursday's continuation.

By the Numbers
  • Jordan Fraser clocked 48.65 seconds in the 400 meters, ranking third in program history.
  • Blake Ames finished with a time of 55.28 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles, placing him fifth in CMU history.
  • Cami Costello's winning time in the women's 400-meter hurdles was 1:04.21, now placing eighth in program history.
State of Play
  • Kaitlyn Pearson is fourth in the heptathlon with 2,691 points as the competition proceeds.
  • Asa Keim, making his decathlon debut, is seventh with 3,101 points after five events.
  • The weekend meet will feature mostly distance events in an abbreviated schedule.
What's Next

The Mavericks are poised to build on their progress at the upcoming Kit Mayer Classic, where additional opportunities will arise for competitors in various events, particularly those focusing on distance running this Saturday.

Bottom Line

The performance of the Mavericks' freshmen underscores a promising future for the program, setting a high bar for upcoming competitions and showcasing the potential of the next generation of athletes.