Bell shatters school record in discus at Monmouth meet, while Christensen sprints to victory in 110 hurdles

Results MONMOUTH, Ill. – Jake Bell ’27 shattered a nearly 50-year-old school record, and Jess Christensen ’29 recorded a first-place finish to lead the Grinnell College men’s track and field team at the Monmouth Thursday Night Twilight. Bell’s school record came in the discus, where he recorded a runner-up toss of 48.04 meters. That performance, which ranks 45th nationally this season, eclipsed the school record of 47.70 meters set by Tom Briles in 1975. Christensen sprinted to victory in the 110-meter hurdles, posting a winning time of 15.14 seconds. That ranks third in GC history. Bell added a runner-up finish…