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Mizzou brings the heat at Rock Chalk Classic
TL;DR
Mizzou track & field excelled at the Rock Chalk Classic, with Lasse Funck setting a No.2 program record in the men's 1,500m. The team showcased strong performances across multiple events, including hammer throw and javelin.
Key points
- Lasse Funck set a No.2 Mizzou program record in men's 1,500m.
- Mizzou had four athletes in the top 10 of the women's hammer throw.
- Sam Innes led the men's hammer throw with a throw of 67.84 meters.
- Mizzou will compete in multiple events on the second day of the Rock Chalk Classic.
MizzouLasse FunckKaitlyn MorningstarSam Innes
**Menâs 1,500m Set the Pace**
Lasse Funck led the charge with an impressive win, and a No.2 Mizzou program record in the event. He clocked a blazing 3:41.25 to take the top spot. Finnian Russell wasnât far behind, placing seventh in 3:42.95. Carter Spradling (11th) and Andrew Hauser (15th) rounded out a strong competitive showing for Mizzou in the event.
**Womenâs Hammer Throw Claim Four in the Top 10**
The Tigers came out swinging in the hammer throw. Kaitlyn Morningstar set the tone early, finishing second with a mark of 52.48 meters. Reagan Kimrey added a sixth-place finish of 49.40 meters, while Delilah Pippen and Tania Duncan secured eighth and ninth. With four Tigers in the top 10, this set the tone right for the team.
Freinerâs Notable 5,000 Meter Race
Tyler Freiner claimed a second place finish in the race for the Tigers, with a time of 14:06.70. His result was Mizzouâs new No.10 program record in the event.
**Menâs Hammer Throw Put Power on Display**
**Womenâs Javelin Shines Through**
Q&A
What record did Lasse Funck set at the Rock Chalk Classic?
Lasse Funck set a No.2 Mizzou program record in the men's 1,500m with a time of 3:41.25.
How did Mizzou perform in the women's hammer throw at the Rock Chalk Classic?
Mizzou had four athletes finish in the top 10 of the women's hammer throw, with Kaitlyn Morningstar placing second.
Who were the top performers for Mizzou in the men's hammer throw?
Sam Innes led the men's hammer throw with a throw of 67.84 meters, while Garik Pozecki achieved a personal best of 63.61 meters.
What events will Mizzou compete in on the second day of the Rock Chalk Classic?
Mizzou will compete in women's pole vault, men's shot put, women's discus throw, men's 800 meters, and the 100-meter dash.
