LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Despite being weather-shortened, Bellarmine University track and field captured several top placements in the Knight-hosted Jim Vargo Invitational.

Originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, the second day of the meet was canceled due to persistent inclement weather, a seemingly annual occurrence on the weekend that Bellarmine hosts its outdoor meet.

Before finally having to bend to the will of Mother Nature, the Jim Vargo Invitational unfolded Friday, with Bellarmine producing several top finishes: sophomore Raven Payne in the women's 100 (13.02), sophomore Annie Somwe in the 400 (58.52), senior Justice Pohlman-Singleton in the 10000 (38:14.39) and sophomore Amelia Svidal in the long jump (5.50).

Senior Hannah Ellis was the runner-up in the 10000 (39:12.69), senior Jansen Story was third in the 400 (59.74) and junior Alysia Hurtado ranked third among college-attached competitors in the hammer throw (45.82).

Among college-affiliated competitors, junior Alex Hooten placed first in the men's 1500, and his 3:50.92 approached program record-holder Robert Sandlin's 3:48.42 from the 2013 Bellarmine Classic. Junior Chase Atkins was close behind in third (3:52.51).

Sophomore Alex Cole had the top heave in the hammer throw (55.02) while sophomore James Bronzwaig was third (51.82). Junior Zac Hutslar also took third, in the 100 (10.95), and freshman Tommy Eisenback was fifth (11.05).

Bellarmine celebrated Senior Day. Athletes honored included Madison Adkins, Hannah Ellis, Chloe Freilinger, Cassidy Gilbert, Ellerie Heinzmann, Avery Koch, Erin Luckett, Trisha Sexton, Taylor White, Chase Atkins, Ryan Burchett, Peter Dalmares, AJ Goecker, Hunter Griffin, Nolan Hester, Josh Meiman, Austin Pulkowski, D.K. Schnieders, Paul Stamm and Luke Wunsch.

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