Hawkeyes Take 2nd at Redbird Invite

NORMAL, Ill. – University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country placed second at the Redbird Invitational at the Weibring Golf Club on Friday morning. 

In the women’s 6,000 meters, fifth-year Miriam Sandeen placed fourth overall, crossing the line in 21:25.4. Third-years Elena Torres (21:37.6) and Hillary Trainor (21:45.0) came in sixth and seventh, respectively. Freshman Avery Rump took 13th place in 22:27.6, and fourth-year Clare Kelly (22.34.8) completed the scoring for the Hawkeyes, placing 15th. The women took second out of five teams and compiled 45 points. 

Leading the way for the men in the 8,000-meter race was third-year Kyle Montgomery, who finished second in 24:28.8. Fourth-year Miles Wilson crossed the line next for the Hawkeyes, taking 10th with a time of 25:13.7. First-year Slader Buckheister placed 11th, posting a 25:16.8. Rounding out the first five were veterans Luke Knepp (25:23.4) and Will Ryan (25:36.6), who took 12th and 15th, respectively. The men also finished second and totaled 46 points.

HEAR FROM COACH HASENBANK
“Kyle ran a great race, as he was confident from the start and led the way for 7,000 meters. Slader had a very solid performance in his first 8k. We still have a long way to go with a couple of our top guys missing a lot of racing and training last year. It was good to get an 8k under their belts. On the women’s side, Miriam, Elena and Hillary ran in lock step for most of the race and looked really good. Julia and Clare posted strong marks. Our freshmen, Avery and Noella, competed well today.”

Up Next: Iowa is back in action on Sept. 25 at the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri.

HAWKEYE RESULTS
Women’s 6,000 Meters
2nd Place - 45 points
4. Miriam Sandeen - 21:25.4
6. Elena Torres - 21:37.6
7. Hillary Trainor - 21:45.0
13. Avery Rump - 22:27.6
15. Clare Kelly - 22:34.8
16. Julia Gehl - 22:37.0, PR
19. Noella Ross - 22:58.0
30. Marissa Long - 23:56.1

Men’s 8,000 Meters
2nd Place - 46 points
2. Kyle Montgomery - 24:28.8
10. Miles Wilson - 25:13.7
11. Slader Buckheister 25:16.8
12. Luke Knepp - 25:23.3
15. Will Ryan - 25:36.6
18. Reed Robbins - 25:46.1
19. Aaron Yarbro - 25:46.4
20. Owen Wolfe - 25:55.4 
23. Spencer Alf - 26:05.9, PR