'Cats record all-time marks at Weber State Spring Classic

The Wildcats wrapped up the Weber State Spring Classic with a handful of dominant performances and ended it the day with a celebration of their seniors. The 'Cats will wrap up the second half of their weekend at the Utah Spring Classic tomorrow, April12.

"It's always fun having a track meet at home. We only get to do it once per year — so I'm glad the weather was so beautiful today," head coach Corbin Talley said. "I'm just very grateful after today's meet. Grateful for our team and how hard they worked to put on a good meet—track is unique that way because with all the events going on, a lot of times athletes get to help with the actual execution of the event in addition to participating in other parts of the track meet."

Nathaniel Garner, Jake Weathers, Tristan Spalding, Alex Wheeler, Ryan Johnson and Bryce Anderson were recognized as seniors.

"I'm also grateful for the support we received tonight from alumni and community," Talley said. "And I am grateful for this group of seniors and what they have meant to our program."

Peter Visser recorded a first place finish in the mile with a time of 4:01.08. Adjusting that to 1500 meters, the event that is normally run during outdoor, and with an altitude adjustment, Vissers time is 3:38.65 and is currently eighth in the NCAA.

Noah Kjar, Spalding, Malik Johnson and Wheeler recorded a first place finish in the 4x100 relay with a time of 40.40 and are now second on the all-time list.

Wheeler finished second in the 400 meter dash with a time of 46.94 and is now seventh on the all-time list, Rodee Brow finished in fifth at 47.59, Colby Anderson finished in ninth at 48.30, Brogan Garrett finished at 49.83 and Ryan Talbot finished at 53.36.

Wesley Kallgren finished first in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:37.83.

Jeims Molina recorded a first place finish in the hammer throw with a mark of 180-10.75, Weathers finished in second place at 178-5.25 and Ryan Johnson finished in seventh at 156-5.5.

"The guys performed really well, highlighted by Peter's performance in the mile. I was also excited about Alex's sub 47 in the 400m," Talley said. "Jeims and Jake going 1-2 in the hammer throw, Wes winning the steeplechase and the 4x100 team running a 40.40 and setting our #2 all time."

Hanokh Gailson ran unattached in the mile and finished third at 4:11.88, Owen Rogers finished fourth at 4:12.96, TJ warnick finished in sixth at 4;15.26, Alex Harbertson finished at 4:16.04 in eighth, Will Luomma finished in ninth at 4:16.83, Evan Harris finished at 4:19.61, Tanner Rogers finished 4:24.34, Ty Davis recorded a time of 4:25.45, Bryson Ottley finished at 4:28.21 and Carson Day finished with a time of 4:33.22.

Kale Thomas finished third in the high jump with a mark of 6-5.25 and Ryan Talbot finished in seventh at 5-11.25.

Both Noah Kjar and Spalding recorded a fifth place finish in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.95.

Malik Johnson finished eighth in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.61, Cody Gehrett finished in ninth at 15.00 and Talbot finished in 12th at 15.55.

Molina finished eighth in the discus with a mark of 152-3.5, Weathers finished at 136-10.5, Ryan Johnson finished at 135-4.75 and Gehrett finished at 99-5.75.

Wildcat Track and Field invites you to participate in the Weber State Day of Giving. Donations can be made here.

"It's a quick turnaround to the second half of the Spring Classic at Utah tomorrow—but we hope to see more of the same in SLC," Talley said.

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'Cats record all-time marks at Weber State Spring Classic

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Bryce Anderson

Colby Anderson

Rodee Brow

Ty Davis

Carson Day

Hanokh Gailson

Brogan Garrett

Cody Gehrett

Alex Harbertson

Evan Harris

Malik Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Wesley Kallgren

Noah Kjar

Jeims Molina

Bryson Ottley

Owen Rogers

Tanner Rogers

Tristan Spalding

Ryan Talbot

Kale Thomas

Peter Visser

Jake Weathers

Alex Wheeler