OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sam Stevens broke the Lawrence University record in the 3,000 meters on his way winning the event at the UW-Oshkosh Open on Friday at Kolf Sports Center.
Stevens won the event in 8:50.83, which broke the school record that had stood since 1996. Stevens broke the record of Lawrence Hall of Famer Scott Sprtel, who set the mark of 8:53.58. Kyle Dockery finished second in the event for the Vikings with a time of 8:58.16.
The other winner for the Vikings was Emily Muhs, who cruised to victory in the 5,000 meters. Muhs won the event with a time of 19:17.55, more than 90 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher.
Mallory Koula posted top-four finishes in a pair of events for the Vikings. Koula grabbed third in the 200 meters in 28.06 and took third in the 60 meters in 8.46 seconds. Rose Tepper grabbed second in the high jump at 4 feet, 11.50 inches, and Sam Luebke was third in the long jump at 14-3.75. Anna Bolgrien ran to second in the 60 hurdles in 10.09 seconds, and she placed fifth in the 200 and sixth in the 60 meters.
On the men’s side, other top finishers were Tom Coben, who raced to second in the 5,000 in 16:50.43, and Sam Estrem, who grabbed fourth place in the mile.