LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bellarmine University track and field kick-started its indoor season in earnest by hosting the Bellarmine Open on Friday at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

One of the top individual battles came in the men's 800 between Bellarmine athletes, as junior Nolan Hester (1:52.54) edged sophomore Jackson Gordon (1:52.75) at the wire. In addition to claiming the top-2 spots, sophomore Alex Hooten was fourth and senior Ike Boling was eighth in the event.

Junior Chloe Freilinger made it a Knights sweep in the 800, taking the women's gold in 2:13.59. Freilinger also teamed with junior Avery Hedden, junior Naimah Slaughter and freshman Annie Somwe to earn runner-up honors in the 4x400 relay.

Bellarmine secured three of the top-6 spots in the women's shot put, as sophomore Alysia Hurtado placed third, sophomore Avery Koch took fourth and freshman Haden Wolfe finished sixth. Hurtado added an eighth in the weight throw.

Junior D.K. Schnieders placed fifth in the men's 3000, as did sophomore Zac Hutslar in the triple jump.

Bellarmine will compete next Friday and Saturday at the University of Louisville's Cardinal Classic, which is also held at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

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