COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Wilmington College men's track and field team had six athletes compete at the Jesse Owens Classic hosted by Ohio State University. The private meet was qualification only, so the Quakers went head-to-head against some of the best talent they have faced.

 

Simon Heys was able to pull off a second-place finish in the top heat of the 5,000-meter run with a time of 14:26.55. The only other athlete to beat Heys in the Division 1 and Division 2 stacked field was a professional runner. Heys came away with the upset and another top finish in his career.

 

The hammer throw squad was fully represented as the group finished in the middle of the competitive field. JJ Durr led the group tossing a 171' 11" second attempt throw. The throwers currently rank first in Division 3 in the country as a squad.