University of Minnesota Athletics
Schwecke Leads Heptathlon After Day One at Coca-Cola Classic
2/9/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Redshirt freshman Joey Schwecke posted top finishes in three of four events to grab the lead in the heptathlon competition at the UW-River Falls Coca-Cola Classic in River Falls, Wis., on Friday. Schwecke totaled 2,896 points after the first day. The heptathlon will continue on Saturday at 9 a.m., while the Classic’s field events kick off a 10 a.m. and track events at 12 noon.
Schwecke won the 55-meter dash in 6.62 seconds to take the lead from the first event. He landed a leap of 22 feet, 1 3/4 inches in the long jump and a throw of 36-4 in the shot put, before completed the first half of the heptathlon with an effort of 6-4 in the high jump. The heptathlon will conclude with the 55-meter hurdles, pole vault and 800 meters tomorrow.
Sophomore David Meissner is in second place with 2,683 points, followed by redshirt freshman Garrett Wankel in third with 2,640 points.
Schwecke won the 55-meter dash in 6.62 seconds to take the lead from the first event. He landed a leap of 22 feet, 1 3/4 inches in the long jump and a throw of 36-4 in the shot put, before completed the first half of the heptathlon with an effort of 6-4 in the high jump. The heptathlon will conclude with the 55-meter hurdles, pole vault and 800 meters tomorrow.
Sophomore David Meissner is in second place with 2,683 points, followed by redshirt freshman Garrett Wankel in third with 2,640 points.
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