University of Minnesota Athletics
MTF: Gophers Dominate Field Events at Northwest Open
1/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Senior Andy Tilstra won the weight throw with a mark of 61-10 1/4, while teammates Curt Schoenfelder (60-5 3/4) and Adam Schnaible (58- 9 1/4) finished second and third respectively. Schnaible, a sophomore, also won the shot put with a throw of 53-7. Sophomore David Kelly took the long jump crown (22-10), junior Ato Taylor placed first in the triple jump (45-7) and sophomore Matt Merkey won the pole vault (15-5). Senior co-captain Bryant Howe finished second in the high jump clearing 6-11 3/4.
On the track, junior Erik Grumstrup took first in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:57.80, while redshirt-freshman teammate Todd Johnson finished second (1:58.70). Runner-up finishes were also posted by senior Travis Brandstatter in the 60- meter high hurdles (8.17) and senior Vince Donahoe in the 600 meter run (1:22.89).
Minnesota will be in action again on Saturday, January 15 when they host the Minnesota Open. Start time is scheduled for 10 a.m.