BUFFALO, N.Y. – Six members of the St. Bonaventure men's track team set personal record times in the 5000 meters to highlight the day of competition Saturday at the Buffalo Invitational.
George Laraia led the way for the Brown and White in the event with his time of 17:00.08, his personal best in 5000 meters. Jacob Osswald was just behind at 17:04.93 as was Luke Gobel at 17:33.45 with PRs. Ryan Signorino (17:45.52), Drew Bille (18:28.69) and Isaiah Callahan (19:51.00) all set their personal best times in the event as well.
Laraia's run was good for the eighth best time in program history at 5000 meters.
In the 400 meters, Ryan Walker gave Bona a top 10 finish by crossing the finish line in eighth at 57.26.
Ryan Chmiel took home a ninth place run in the 800 meters with his effort of 2:05.36.
William Delaney also clocked the eighth best Bona program time overall and third fastest this season in the 1500 meters with his mark of 4:25.04.
Next up for the Bonnies are Atlantic 10 Championships in Fairfax, Va. next weekend.
BONNIES RESULTS
200 METERS
11. Dahron Wells – 26.51
12. Tyler Brzezinski – 27.60
400 METERS
8. Ryan Walker – 57.26
9. Dahron Wells – 1:02.97
10. Tyler Brzezinski – 1:03.96
11. Ethan Kibbe – 1:08.10
800 METERS
9. Ryan Chmiel – 2:05.36
11. Kyle Haller – 2:14.76
12. Mark Vaccaro – 2:17.60
1500 METERS
18. William Delaney – 4:25.04
19. Matthew Bacher – 4:31.28
21. Mark Vaccaro – 4:37.13
23. Jack Boltman – 4:56.02
5000 METERS
14. George Laraia – 17:00.08 (personal record)
15. Jacob Osswald – 17:04.93 (personal record)
17. Luke Gobel – 17:33.45 (personal record)
18. Daniel Janak – 17:36.12
19. Ryan Signorino – 17:45.52 (personal record)
20. Drew Bille – 18:28.69 (personal record)
21. Isaiah Callahan – 19:51.00 (personal record)
22. Christian Gravius – 20:03.12
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