This past weekend the Billiken track team traveled to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville to compete in the John McDonnell Invitational meet.

Sophomore Callan Luetkemeyer started things off for the Billikens by setting a new school record for Saint Louis in the women’s hammer throw. Luetkemeyer finished fifth in the event with a mark of 146-11. Shortly after Luetkemeyer beat a SLU record, sophomore Hannah Kuenzel broke another. She came in second in shot put, establishing a school record for the Billikens with a heave of 45-2.25.

On the men’s side, senior Brian Holdmeyer set a school record in the 5,000 meter run. He finished with a time of 14:29.11, and finished the race in third.

Additionally, many of the Billiken student-athletes set personal records during the meet. Allison Walter ran the 400-meter dash finishing with a time of 56.26 for the Bills’ top time this season. Brittany Bastain competed in the 200-meter dash and finished with a time of 25.60, setting a personal record for her and the fastest SLU time of the year thus far.

Sophomore Margo Richardson finished fourth for Saint Louis in the 1,500 meter run. She finished with a time of 4:27.56, which was a seasonal best for Richardson. Senior Brittney Cloudy placed second in the long jump with a seasonal best of 19-3.25. Cloudy also placed second in the triple jump with a distance of 39-4.

The Billiken’s men set personal records as well. Freshman Sean Canavin set a personal record competing in the 800-meter dash. He finished with a time of 1:53.00, placing tenth in the event. Dahmar Smiles, senior, just missed the mark for qualifying for the finals in the 110-meter hurdles, finishing in a time of 14.68.

The Billikens are on the road again this coming weekend, traveling to Des Moines. Saint Louis will be competing in the prestigious Drake Relays.