The Concordia-St. Paul track and field team concluded a busy week at the Minnesota State Open after a weather-related postponement. Senior Carter Krummen excelled in the hammer throw, achieving a personal best and NCAA provisional qualifying mark for the second consecutive meet. He placed second overall, trailing only the reigning NCAA Division I champion. Senior Dan Otto secured the only event win for the men in the discus throw, while other athletes, including sophomore Zay Acosta and junior Desiree Loyd, also delivered strong performances across their respective events.

By the Numbers
  • Carter Krummen's hammer throw: 189' 0, 2nd place
  • Dan Otto's discus throw: 160' 1, 1st place, winning by more than 10 feet
  • Cam Mata's long jump: 24' 0.75, 2nd place
  • Bernie Barnhardt's hammer throw: 170' 10, 2nd place
State of Play
  • Krummen has moved up to 35th on the national leaderboards for Hammer Throw in Division II.
  • A number of athletes achieved personal records, contributing to a competitive week overall for the team.
What's Next

The Golden Bears will aim to build on their recent successes and improve their standings in upcoming competitions. With several athletes hitting personal bests, they will be looking to maintain momentum as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

The performances at the Minnesota State Open highlighted the potential of the Concordia-St. Paul track and field team, particularly with elite showings from key athletes like Krummen and Otto. Continued focus on personal records and event wins will be vital as they strive for further successes this season.