Men’s DMR Wins Gold on Day 1 of Bob Pollock Invite

1/29/2022 12:18:00 AM | Track and Field

CLEMSON, SC – Newcomer Emma Söderström broke the all-time Lady Demon Deacon record in the pentathlon high jump Friday evening, finishing in 1.82m at Clemson's Bob Pollock Meet.

Söderström's performance currently ranks tied for 10th in the NCAA and first in the ACC. Söderström finished the pentathlon with a personal best with 3971 points, placing on the podium in the high jump and 800m

She broke the previous school record of 1.81 set by Demon Deacon hall of famer Trina Bindel in 1995.

MEN'S DMR WINS GOLD
In the men's distance relay medley, Kenton Bachmann, Rynard Swanepoel, Brent Bailey and Archie Wallis took home the event title thanks to a 9:53.42 time, which ranks 8th all-time in program history and 18th in the NCAA.

On the women's side, Laura Giudice, Aleeya Hutchins, Hana Catsimanes and Mackenna Curtis-Collins finished second overall and ranks 18th overall in the NCAA.

PIHLKAR THIRD IN WEIGHT
Senior Jack Pihlkar finished the weight throw with a podium place, placing third with a toss of 19.78m (64-10.75). Additionally, Thomas Kitchell and Mason Ellis placed inside the top-10.

Bob Pollock Invitational
Venue: Clemson University Indoor Complex
Date: January 28th - 29th
Live Stats

Live Broadcasts
Saturday Jan. 29th Live Stream

Friday, Jan. 28th (Track):
Final — Women's Pentathlon

4) Emma Soderstrom, 3971 points (PB)
7) Meghan O'Malley, 3379 points (PB)
Anna Bush, DNF
Addison Berry, DNF

Final — Men's 60M

40) Ethan Roach, 7.39s

Final — Women's Mile

12) Madeline Rehm, 4:59.95 (PB)

Final — Women's Distance Medley

2) Laura Giudice, Aleeya Hutchins, Hana Catsimanes, Mackenna Curtis-Collins
- 11:32.70

Final - Men's Distance Medley

1) Kenton Bachmann, Rynard Swanepoel, Brent Bailey, Archie Wallis
- 9:53.42
- 8th in School History

Friday, Jan. 28th (Field):
Final — Women's Pole Vault

17) Elaina Roeder, 3.36m

Final — Men's Weight Throw

3) Jack Pihlkar, 19.78m (PB)
9) Thomas Kitchell, 17.20mf
10) Mason Ellis, 16.64m
Jake Goldberg, ND
Andrew White, ND

Final — Women's Weight Throw

Saturday, Jan. 29th (Track):
11:10 AM — Women's 800M

11:35 AM — Men's 800M

1:55 PM — Women's 3000M

2:35 PM — Men's 3000M

3:45 PM - Men's 4x400M Relay

Saturday, Jan. 29th (Field):
10:00 AM — Men's Shot Put

12:00 PM - Women's Shot Put

1:00 PM — Men's High Jump

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