RESULTS (PDF)
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Boulder, Colo.
Day two of the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships in Boulder, Colo, saw the Washington mens squad extend its lead in the team standings while Oregon surged to the lead on the womens side. The Huskies lead with 82 points while the Ducks have compiled 65 points for the womens lead.
Sundays championship program kicks off with the womens discus at 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT. The first running event on the track will be the womens 4x100m relay at 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT, which is also the start of the Pac-12 Networks broadcast of the days events with commentators Jim Watson, Tom Feuer, and Ato Boldon.
MENS JAVELIN Rowan Hamilton, California (76.53m, 251-1)
Cals Rowan Hamilton was the first event champion of the day with his victory in the mens hammer, going 76.53m (251-1) on his first attempt. He notably becomes the first Cal man to win the league title in the event since 1919. Nikolaus Polychroniou of USC (74.58m, 244-8) an Kris Emig of UCLA (71.03m, 244-8) finished second and third, respectively. Emigs mark was a school record for the Bruins, as he became the first UCLA man to ever eclipse 70 meters in the mens hammer.
MENS POLE VAULT Skyler Magula, California (5.34m, 17-06.25)
The Golden Bears earned their second event win of the day with Skyler Magulas victory in the mens pole vault. He and Washingtons Max Monson both cleared 5.34m (17-06.25), but Magula earned the win on attempts. Notably, Magula passed all the way until his winning height, which was ultimately enough for the win. The Huskies earned big points (14) with a 2-3 finish from Monson and Simon Park.
WOMENS 3000m STEEPLECHASE Mia Kane, UCLA (10:19.81)
Mia Kane secured an historic win in the 3000m steeplechase, crossing with a time of 10:19.81 to become the first Bruin woman to win the event in Pac-12 history. Kane made a big move on the final lap to pull away from Oregons Katie Clute, securing her first-career Pac-12 title and the first event win for the UCLA women this weekend.
MENS 3000m STEEPLECHASE Joe Waskom, Washington (9:03.66)
Washingtons Joe Waskom took control of the mens 3000m steeplechase on the final lap, surging to the front to win with a time of 9:03.66. Its the third-straight season the Huskies have claimed the event title in the mens steeple, as Ed Trippas and Brian Fay earned the crown in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Fellow Husky Sam Affolder finished second overall behind Waskom, giving the Washington men 18 points in the event.
WOMENS HIGH JUMP Emma Gates, Arizona (1.88m, 6-02.00)
It was a battle in the womens high jump between Arizonas Emma Gates and Oregons Cheyla Scott, with the jumpers each clearing 1.88m (6-02.00) and Gates earning the win on attempts. The Wildcat women continued their dominance in the event, securing their 10th win since 2008 and first since Talie Bonds picked up the high jump league title in 2022.
WOMENS SHOT PUT Jaida Ross, Oregon (19.01m, 62-04.60)
Collegiate record holder Jaida Ross of Oregon took care of business in the womens shot put, posting a toss of 19.01m (62-04.50) on her fourth attempt to pick up the event victory. Ross was the class of the field, winning the competition by over seven feet.
MENS SHOT PUT Jeff Duensing, California (19.83m, 65-00.75)
The Golden Bears continued to put on a clinic in the mens field events with their third event victory of the day, as Jeff Duensing went 19.83m (65-00.75) to fend off Arizona States Brandon Lloyd (19.47m, 63-10.50). Its Duensings first league title in the shot after finishing as high as third place in the event back in 2022.
HEPTATHLON Avery McMullen, Colorado (5913)
Colorados Avery McMullen held a slim leading heading into the final event of the heptathlon, the 800m, and held on for the heptathlon victory with a Colorado-record 5913 points. McMullen earned event victories in the 200m (23.94) and long jump (6.35m, 20-10.00) en route to her win, becoming the first Colorado woman to ever win the heptathlon at the Pac-12 Championships.
DECATHLON Rafael Rapp, Oregon (7719)
Oregons Rafael Rapp capped his decathlon with a gritty performance in the 1500m, running 4:50.37 to stay in striking distance of Washingtons Jami Schlueter, holding off the Husky to win the decathlon with a total of 7719 points. Its Rapps first Pac-12 title after finishing second in the decathlon at the 2023 Pac-12 Meet.
MENS TEAM LEADERBOARD (8/21 events scored)
1. Washington 82
2. California 67
3. USC 29
4. Arizona 26
4. Colorado 26
4. Oregon 26
7. Stanford 7
8. Washington State 17
9. UCLA 11
10. Arizona State
WOMENS TEAM LEADERBOARD (8/21 events scored)
1. Oregon 65
2. UCLA 56
3. Colorado 53
4. Arizona 42
5. Stanford 21
6. Washington 20
7. Oregon State 15
8. USC 14
9. Washington 13
10. Utah 7
11. California 6