Montgomery Posts 6th-Fastest Time in School History

PEORIA, Ill. – Third-year Kyle Montgomery ran a 23:40.1 and set a personal record and the program’s sixth-fastest 8,000-meter time at the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday afternoon.

The men placed sixth out of 25 teams with 204 points, while the women finished eighth out of 27 teams with 252 points. 

In the regular season finale, Montgomery led the way yet again for the Hawkeyes. He finished 11th overall, posting a personal record of 23:40.1 and entered Iowa’s top 10. Fourth-year Luke Knepp also recorded a lifetime best, taking 30th in 24:05.0. Crossing the line next were fifth-year Will Ryan (24:24.1) and second-year Elias Arbuckle (24:28.7), finishing 56th and 62nd, respectively. Rounding out the first five was freshman Reed Robbins, who secured 70th place and a new personal best in 24:33.1.

Underclassmen Slader Buckheister (24:38.7) and Spencer Alf (25:18.1) also recorded new collegiate bests. 

On the women’s side, third-year Hillary Trainor was the first Hawkeye across the line in 19th place, posting a lifetime best of 20:49.6. Fifth-year Miriam Sandeen (20:59.2) and third-year Elena Torres (21:15.7) followed, finishing 31st and 45th. Fourth-year Clare Kelly came in at 83rd with a career-best time of 21:41.4. Also setting a personal best was freshman Avery Rump (21:47.5), who completed the scoring for the Hawkeyes in 96th place.

HEAR FROM COACH HASENBANK

“Hillary (Trainor) and Kyle (Montgomery) definitely had their best day as Hawkeyes. I was pleased with Kyle and Luke (Knepp), as they took some risks and established themselves early, and that led to good results. More importantly, they competed well. Will (Ryan) and Eli (Arbuckle) ran solid races. Reed Robbins continues to impress me and is handling the 8k distance well. Hillary had a fantastic race. She got out well and established herself in the top 30 and just kept grinding. She is gaining confidence with every race. Solid races from Miriam and Elena, as well. Claire ran her best 6k with Avery just behind her in the five spot for us.”

Up Next: The Hawkeyes turn their attention to the Big Ten Championships on Oct. 30 in Madison, Wisconsin.

HAWKEYE RESULTS
Women’s 6,000 Meters
8th Place - 252 Points
19. Hillary Trainor - 20:49.6, PR
31. Miriam Sandeen - 20:59.2
45. Elena Torres - 21:15.7 
83. Clare Kelly - 21:41.4, PR
96. Avery Rump - 21:47.5, PR
127. Noella Ross - 22:20.8 
164. Marissa Long - 22.57.2 

Men’s 8,000 Meters
6th Place - 204 Points
11. Kyle Montgomery - 23:40.1, PR + 6th at Iowa
30. Luke Knepp - 24:05.0, PR 
56. Will Ryan - 24:24.1
62. Elias Arbuckle - 24:28.7 
70. Reed Robbins - 24:33.1, PR
76. Slader Buckheister - 24:38.7, PR
127. Spencer Alf - 25:18.1, PR