The Golden Eagle Invitational has completed two out of three days of competition, showcasing impressive performances in multi events, school records, and notable achievements by Concordia University athletes.

By the Numbers
  • Giovana Pelascini scored 4,617 points in the heptathlon, setting a new school record and earning an NCAA DII provisional mark.
  • Riley Norris broke the 4,000 point barrier for the first time in her second-ever heptathlon, scoring 4,029 points.
  • Tyler Denes hit personal records in eight out of ten events in the decathlon, winning the event with a score of 6,367 points, just 33 points away from the school record.
  • Freshman Trey Vergenz impressed with a discus throw of 49.02 meters in his collegiate opener, nearly reaching the national provisional mark.
  • Isabella Torrez achieved significant improvement in the hammer throw, doubling her personal best from the previous season and hitting a new personal record in the discus as well.
State of Play
  • Day 1 featured the start of the heptathlon and decathlon multi events, with women completing four out of seven events and men completing five out of ten.
  • Day 2 saw the commencement of throwing events and the conclusion of the multi events, marked by a school record set by Giovana Pelascini in the heptathlon.
Bottom Line

The Golden Eagle Invitational has seen outstanding performances, including the setting of new school records and significant improvements by several athletes, shaping a promising future for Concordia University in track and field.