Tennessee Distance Runners Shine with Four Top-10 Marks at Raleigh Relays
In Raleigh, Tennessee's distance runners excelled at the NC State Raleigh Relays, achieving four top-10 program marks. Brandon Olden led the pack with a time of 28:30.52 in the men's 10k, ranking No. 4 in UT's history. Meanwhile, rookie Dean Casey set a new freshman record with a time of 28:39.62, securing the No. 6 spot in school history. Nate Kawalec also impressed, winning his race with a time of 28:46.21, placing him at No. 7 in Tennessee history for the event.
By the Numbers- Brandon Olden ran the men's 10k in 28:30.52, ranking at No. 4 in UT's history.
- Dean Casey set a new freshman record with a time of 28:39.62, securing the No. 6 spot in school history.
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State of Play- Tennessee's distance runners have been performing exceptionally well under coach Sean Carlson, with four runners breaking the 28:50 barrier in the men's 10k.
- The team also showcased strong performances in the men's 5k, with Jacob Lewis entering the program's top 10 with a time of 13:50.75.
Tennessee will continue their competition at the Raleigh Relays with 16 athletes set to compete in various events, starting from the men's 400-meter and concluding with the women's 10,000-meter.
Bottom LineTennessee's distance runners shined at the Raleigh Relays, achieving impressive top-10 program marks in both the 10k and 5k events, setting a strong foundation for ongoing success in the competition.
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