2008 Woodie Awards
Mules trot to victory, smash records
Victoria Davis
Issue date: 2/7/08 Section: Sports
On Fri., Feb. 1, three Mules competed in the Muhlenberg Pentathlon, and all three had a day to remember. Seniors Erika Koop, Adam Carter, and Paul Kegelman all posted personal bests at the meet. Koop placed third with 2,523 points, the third highest score in team history. She also won the shot put and had a strong performance in the 55-meter hurdle.
Carter recorded 3,042 points, winning the 1,000 meters and placed third in both the high hurdles and shot put as well. Kegelman rounded off the record-smashing day with 1,963 points.
A day later, the Mules found themselves at the DeSchriver Invitational hosted by East Stroudsburg. Juniors David Chorney, Stuart Udis, and Timothy Van Syckle had first-place finishes in the mile, the 800 meters, and the 5,000 meters, respectively. Udis set a personal record and set an ECAC-qualifying time. Van Syckle also qualified for the ECACs, running the fastest 5K time in Team history.
Sophomore Alex Faust once again took first in the pole vault. Freshman Hannah Mitchell placed third in the 800 meters, which propelled her into fourth place on the Muhlenberg all-time performance list. Freshman Kim Bier ran the third-fastest 1,000 meters in Mule annals. Finally, the Men's 4X20-meter relay team qualified for the ECACs.
Carter recorded 3,042 points, winning the 1,000 meters and placed third in both the high hurdles and shot put as well. Kegelman rounded off the record-smashing day with 1,963 points.
A day later, the Mules found themselves at the DeSchriver Invitational hosted by East Stroudsburg. Juniors David Chorney, Stuart Udis, and Timothy Van Syckle had first-place finishes in the mile, the 800 meters, and the 5,000 meters, respectively. Udis set a personal record and set an ECAC-qualifying time. Van Syckle also qualified for the ECACs, running the fastest 5K time in Team history.
Sophomore Alex Faust once again took first in the pole vault. Freshman Hannah Mitchell placed third in the 800 meters, which propelled her into fourth place on the Muhlenberg all-time performance list. Freshman Kim Bier ran the third-fastest 1,000 meters in Mule annals. Finally, the Men's 4X20-meter relay team qualified for the ECACs.