Track and Field Wraps Up First Day at the Raleigh Relays

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Track and Field Wraps Up First Day at the Raleigh Relays

March 26, 2016 | Track & Field

Calvin Chemoiywo led the Cardinals with a career best performance in the 10,000m

By: Kim Pemberton

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Louisville distance runners traveled to the Raleigh Relays on Friday to compete against some of the strongest competition in the nation. Calvin Chemoiywo led the Cardinals with a career best performance in the 10,000m.

Chemoiywo finished seventh in the event with a career best time of 29:22.91. He is off to a great start for the outdoor season after winning the 5000m last weekend at the USF Bulls Invitational. Senior Ernest Kibet finished 14^th in the event with a season best time of 29:32.65. Japhet Kipkoech finished 23^rd, giving the Cardinals three athletes to finish in the Top 25. He finished with a season best time of 29:54.70.

Claire Noser led the women in the 5000m. She finished 30^th with a season best time of 17:12.36. Lydia Mato finished 48^th with a time of 17:38.59. Adair Gennocro finished 65^th with a time of 18:06.56 while Rachel Pease finished with a time of 18:18.24 to finish 76^th.

Mia Ross finished 32^nd in the 1500m with a personal best time of 4:34.25. Freshman Aurilla Wilson finished 73^rd with a time of 4:43.47. Matt Stephenson finished with a season best time of 15:12.01 in the 5000m.

The Cardinals will be back in action at the Florida Relays on April 1-2.

Raleigh Relays
March 25, 2016 | Derr Track

Women's 5000m
30. Claire Noser - 17:12.36
48. Lydia Mato - 17:38.59
65. Adair Gennocro - 18:06.56
76. Rachel Pease - 18:18.24

Men's 5000m
79. Matt Stephenson - 15:12.01

Women's 1500m
32. Mia Ross - 4:34.25
73. Aurilla Wilson - 4:43.47

Men's 10,000m
7. Calvin Chemoiywo - 29:22.91
14. Ernest Kibet - 29:32.65
23. Japhet Kipkoech - 29:54.70