Day Two Complete at Air Force Invitational

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USAFA, Colo. – Two event wins, two top qualifiers, and five personal records highlighted Friday's action for the Colorado State track and field teams in day two of the Air Force Invitational.

Isa Bynum collected his third long jump event win of the season, jumping 24'1'' – just six inches off his personal-best mark. The junior tacked on a personal record of 7.12 in the 60-meter race, representing one of the five total CSU PRs on the day.

Mariano Kis, a true freshman, obtained the most notable PR, extending his best farther by 6'0.25'' in the weight throw for a spot of 59'5.75". The Argentinean native placed second in his second time competing in a jersey after starting the season unattached.

The other event victory came from Ashton Hallsted, albeit unattached, in the weight throw – her fifth win in the event this season in as many tries. The junior transfer from Chadron State recorded a 63'9.75'' – 4'6.25'' ahead of second place and fellow Ram Haley Showalter. However, Showalter's throw was significant as well as she inputted her name in the CSU record book with a toss of 59'3.50'' – good for a share of 16th place.

Sophomores Adam Stark and Lauren Gale earned the two top qualifying times in their respective 400-meter races. Stark clocked a 48.92 for first place, while Elijah Weetman also qualified for Saturday's finals with a time of 50.17. Running unattached, Gale nearly defeated her competition by two seconds.

The other three qualifiers that will be in action another day include Germain Barnes, Will Domier, and Stark in the 200-meter race. Barnes placed second overall in the prelims with a time just .10 off his PR. Lastly, Domier advanced to the finals in the 60-meter race with a time of 7:01.

Saturday's schedule starts off with field events of pole vault, shot put, high jump and triple jump, before the conclusion of the track events in the afternoon.

Coach's Perspective
Head coach Brian Bedard
"I feel a lot better about our performance compared to last week at Colorado. We have some nice highlights and athletes hitting some personal records. In the jumps, Isa [Bynum] and Nia [Powdrell] competed well. I'm most excited about Mariano [Kis] who had a huge PR, showing he will be able to help this team. You put today's results with how the multis did yesterday and we are putting together a great meet."

FINAL RESULTS FROM FRIDAY
For complete results see link at top of recap

Men's Long Jump
1. Isa Bynum - 24'1"(3^rd win in LJ this season, six inches off PR)
3️. Cory Taylor - 22'7.25"
8. Allam Bushara – 21'8.25'' (PR)
14. Drew Thompson – 20'10''
18. Austin Davis – 20'3.75''

Men's Weight Throw
2. Mariano Kis - 59'5.75" (PR) by 6'0.25'' longer
4. Beau Gordon - 55'9.75"
10. James Heater - 44'8.25

Men's 400-Meter *Pelims*
1. Adam Stark – 48.92 (Q)
8. Elijah Weetman – 50.17 (Q) (career debut in 400m)
11. Yanique Borne – 50.35 (career debut in 400m)
16. Jaylen Champion – 51.60 (career debut in 400m)
18. Dylan Abbamonte-Plantinga – 52.70

Men's 200-Meter *Pelims*
2. Germain Barnes – 21.81 (Q) (.10 off PR)
7. Will Domier – 22.09 (Q) (season debut in 200m)
9. Adam Stark – 22.15 (Q) (season debut in 200m)

Men's 60-Meter *Pelims*
10. Will Domier – 7.01 (Q)
17. Jaylen Champion – 7.07 (PR by .01)
19. Isa Bynum – 7.12 (PR)
22. Cory Taylor – 7.18
24. Kelley Stephens – 7.25
27. Drew Thompson – 7.46 (career debut in 60m)
28. Austin Davis – 7.54 (PR)

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Women's Weight Throw
1. Ashton Hallsted (UNA)- 63'9.75" (5^th win in WT this season – all unattached)
2. Haley Showalter - 59'3.50" (season-best throw; T-16^th in CSU history)
6. Morgan Stewart - 51'1"

Women's Long Jump
2. Nia Powdrell - 19'8.75" (season debut) (Would be 5^th all-time, but already holds two inches off PR)

Women's 400 Meter *Prelims*
1. Lauren Gale (UNA) – 55.43 (Q) (season debut in 400m)
10. Michelle Gould – 1:00.18
14. Krista Mayer – 1:02.37

Women's 200 Meter *Prelims*
13. Briyana Bunson – 26.37 (season debut in 200m, off PR by .02)

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