University of Minnesota Athletics
MTF: Buzard Takes Sixth in 400 Meters at Regionals
5/28/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Other Gopher runners competing on Saturday included Ryan Malmin and Erik Grumstrup racing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Malmin clocked a personal-best time of 9:02.89, taking ninth in the event. Grumstrup ended up 18th, finishing in a time of 9:24.80.
A trio of Gophers competed in the hammer throw, led by sophomore Adam Schnaible who finished 13th with a mark of 187 feet, 11 inches. Seniors Curt Schoenfelder and Andy Tilstra concluded their collegiate careers by placing 14th and 23rd, respectively. Schoenfelder landed a throw of 187-10 and Tilstra marked 176-6.
As a team, Minnesota finished 19th overall, totaling 11 points. Nebraska won the Midwest Regional title, scoring 92.50 points.
Three Gopher athletes have qualified for the NCAA Championships; Travis Brandstatter in the decathlon, Andrew Carlson in the 10,000 meters and Jason Swenson in the javelin. The NCAA Championships are scheduled for June 8-11 in Sacramento, Calif.
