Lynchburg Men’s Track & Field Team Dominates ODAC Championships

Harrisonburg, Va. – The University of Lynchburg men’s track & field team made history by accumulating 273 points at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Outdoor Championships, marking the second-highest total ever recorded in the event’s history. This achievement secures their fifth consecutive title.

Men’s Team Performance

Lynchburg’s men’s squad showcased exceptional talent, with first-place finishes in 10 out of 20 scored events, setting several conference championship records in the process. This victory complements their earlier successes in cross country and indoor track & field, achieving a triple crown for the fourth consecutive year.

Record-Setting Achievements

The Hornets crushed three men’s championship records, courtesy of standout performances from various athletes:

• 4x100m Relay: The team of Michael Hamm, Jaylen Jones, Nick Raya, and Tristan Wright finished in 40.96 seconds, marking the 16th-fastest time in Division III history.
• 800m Run: Tor Hotung-Davidsen claimed first place with a time of 1:50.71, breaking his own meet record by two seconds.
• 5,000m Run: Chasen Hunt dominated the event, achieving a new meet record with a time of 14:38.40, winning by an impressive 18 seconds.

Notable Individual Performances

Additional highlights from the championships include:

• Tristan Wright secured the conference title in the 100m with a 10.39-second finish.
• Lynchburg’s distance team swept the men’s 1500m, with Marko Kovacevic winning at 3:58.96.
• Cooper Hurst took first place in the men’s steeplechase with a time of 9:36.74.
• Aidan Riggle excelled in the 10k, finishing first in 31:38.07.

Women’s Team Highlights

The women’s team also put forth a strong effort, finishing second overall with 165 points, trailing only behind Washington & Lee.

Key Performances by Women Athletes

Betsy Mohnkern led the women’s team, qualifying for the NCAA with a time of 14.07 seconds in the 100 hurdles, a new Division III record for the fourth-fastest time.

Additional noteworthy performances include:

• The women’s 4×100 team, featuring Kacey Kelly, Betsy Mohnkern, Kiara Smith, and Rylee Turner, won the event in 47.19 seconds.
• Allison Dell claimed victory in the women’s 10,000m with a time of 37:14.47.
• Courtney Drumm won the women’s 800m in 2:19.44.
• Kacey Kelly repeated as champion in the women’s triple jump with a mark of 12.09m.

Conclusion and Future Events

The Lynchburg track & field teams have set impressive marks at the ODAC Championships, paving the way for continued success in upcoming competitions. The teams will next compete at the Hill City Twilight on May 2, as they look forward to qualifying more athletes for the NCAA Championships.

For complete results from the ODAC Championships, please visit the official Lynchburg athletics website.

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