The men's distance medley relay (DMR) team achieved a remarkable performance at the Penn Relays, securing fourth place with a new program record time of 9:33.41. This time broke a 21-year-old record previously held by the team, thanks to Kaden Kluth's outstanding mile anchor leg of 4:00.61, the fastest in the competition. Additionally, during the championship 4x800 relay, the squad established another program record at 7:24.64, finishing seventh in a highly competitive field. Coach Sean Graham praised his team's consistency and successful handoffs, despite the challenging weather conditions faced by the women's team. With upcoming competitions at Maryland and the Patriot League Championships, the team is poised for further achievements.

By the Numbers
  • Men鈥檚 DMR time of 9:33.41 breaks a 21-year-old program record.
  • Kaden Kluth run a mile in 4:00.61, the fastest anchor time in the field.
  • Men鈥檚 4x800 relay time of 7:24.64 sets another program record.
State of Play
  • The men's team broke two program records this weekend at the Penn Relays.
  • The women's team faced adverse weather conditions, finishing 16th in their event.
  • Next competition is at the Kehoe Twilight Meet in Maryland on May 1-2.
What's Next

The team will compete at the Kehoe Twilight Meet, allowing for additional preparation before the upcoming Patriot League Championships. Anticipation builds as they aim to capitalize on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

The Eagles displayed exceptional talent and determination at the Penn Relays, breaking two program records amidst a competitive atmosphere. As they move forward, building on this momentum may lead to even greater accomplishments at upcoming championships.