Buffs deliver standout performances at Colorado Classic
- Noah Buschke
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The annual Colorado Classic track and field meet at the CU Boulder Ford Practice Facility concluded on Saturday night, bringing together highly competitive athletes from across Colorado and nearby regions.
The event saw an overwhelming number of standout performances, as the Buffaloes not only competed and succeeded but also climbed the school record books.
In an exciting men’s 800-meter race that came down to the final stretch, Ty Cook finished second and set a new Colorado record with a time of 1:48.38, making history as the first Buff to run under the coveted 1:49 mark. Danny Tragarz also had an exceptional meet, as the sprinter moved his name to second all-time in Buffaloes history, running a 46.69 in the men’s 400-meter race.
Justine Kipkoech had eyes on him the entire time, as he ran a 3:58.87 in the men’s one-mile, an astounding 3:53.05 when converted to sea level. The transfer from Eastern Kentucky now sits as the fifth-fastest collegiate mile runner in the nation while simultaneously moving up the ranks at Boulder. He moved to No. 2 in Buffaloes track and field history, only behind Jake Hurysz, who ran 3:58.13 in 2015.
“I love running at altitude, I love running in Colorado,” Kipkoech said. “I am excited for the team. We are preparing now… that’s for sure. We’re going to qualify for nationals.”
Kipkoech backed up his excitement by running one of the best races of his life, setting a new personal record in the indoor mile.
“Thank you, everyone, for supporting me… thank you for the team, thank you for everyone to come around,” he said.
Other notable Buffs who performed at a high level were Antonio Votour, who went sub-eight in the men’s 60-meter hurdles, running a 7.94 and placing third in Buffs history. Linda Weigang ran a strong race as she set a new personal record, going under ten minutes (9:59.61) in the women’s 3000-meter run.
Colorado continued to show its potential is through the roof. Already one of the best track and field teams in the nation, the Buffaloes combine experience with rising stars.
This weekend, the Buffs head on the road to Boston for the third and final time this season to run in the David Hemery Valentine Invitational, just a few meets away from the Big 12 Indoor Championships.
This showing from the Buffaloes in the Colorado Classic could be a great stepping stone for later success.
The annual Colorado Classic track and field meet at the CU Boulder Ford Practice Facility concluded on Saturday night, bringing together highly competitive athletes from across Colorado and nearby regions. The event saw an overwhelming number of standout performances, as the Buffaloes not only competed and succeeded but also climbed the school record books.
In an exciting Men’s 800-meter race that came down to the final stretch, Ty Cook finished second and set a new Colorado record with a time of 1:48.38, making history as the first Buff to run under the coveted 1:49 mark. Danny Tragarz also had an exceptional meet, as the sprinter moved his name to second all-time in Buffaloes history, running a 46.69 in the men’s 400-meter race.
Justine Kipkoech had eyes on him the entire time, as he ran a 3:58.87 in the men’s one-mile, an astounding 3:53.05 when converted to sea level. The transfer from Eastern Kentucky now sits as the fifth-fastest collegiate mile runner in the nation while simultaneously moving up the ranks at Boulder. He moved to No. 2 in Buffaloes track and field history, only behind Jake Hurysz, who ran 3:58.13 in 2015.
“I love running at altitude, I love running in Colorado,” Kipkoech said. “I am excited for the team. We are preparing now… that’s for sure. We’re going to qualify for nationals.”
Kipkoech backed up his excitement by running one of the best races of his life, setting a new personal record in the indoor mile.
“Thank you, everyone, for supporting me… thank you for the team, thank you for everyone to come around,” he said.
Other notable Buffs who performed at a high level were Antonio Votour, who went sub-eight in the men’s 60-meter hurdles, running a 7.94 and placing third in Buffs history. Linda Weigang ran a strong race as she set a new personal record, going under ten minutes (9:59.61) in the women’s 3000-meter run.
Colorado continued to show its potential is through the roof. Already one of the best track and field teams in the nation, the Buffaloes combine experience with rising stars.
This weekend, the Buffs head on the road to Boston for the third and final time this season to run in the David Hemery Valentine Invitational, just a few meets away from the Big 12 Indoor Championships.
This showing from the Buffaloes in the Colorado Classic could be a great stepping stone for later success.
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