Charleston Southern's track team excelled at the Duke Invitational, with several athletes achieving personal bests and setting school records in distance events. In the men's 1500m, Collin Kleinhen led the trio with a time of 3:48.47, marking a huge personal record and ranking eighth in school history, followed closely by Micah Gilpatric and Martin Iriondo. Caleb Kenyon made an impressive debut in the 3K steeplechase, placing ninth overall and securing the sixth-fastest time in school history at 9:06.64. The Bucs also showcased strong performances in the 5K, where Rogan Arriaga recorded the tenth-fastest time at 14:27.32. The team will next compete at the Georgia Tech Invite from April 17-18.

By the Numbers
  • Collin Kleinhen: 1500m time of 3:48.47 (8th fastest in school history).
  • Caleb Kenyon: 3K steeplechase time of 9:06.64 (6th fastest in school history).
  • Rogan Arriaga: 5K time of 14:27.32 (10th fastest in school history).
State of Play
  • The Bucs achieved four all-time top-ten times over the weekend.
  • Several athletes set personal bests across multiple distance events.
What's Next

The Charleston Southern team is set to compete at the Georgia Tech Invite, which serves as one of the final regular season events before championships. This meet will provide further opportunities for athletes to improve their personal and school records.

Bottom Line

The Buccaneers' strong performance at Duke highlights the depth and talent of the program, setting the stage for a competitive finish to the season. Continued improvement in athlete performances is expected as they approach championship meets.