BALTIMORE, Md. — Junior Ethan Bernstein (Bethlehem, Pa./Saucon Valley) broke the Washington and Lee men's track and field 1,500m record on Tuesday to lead a handful of W&L runners at the Hopkins Charm City Invitational.

Highlights From the Meet

• Bernstein finished fourth in the race with a time of 3:52.60. It broke the previous record of 3:53.60 set by W&L Hall of Famer Angus McBryde '84 38 years ago in 1983. Bernstein's time is currently the 14th-best in Division III.
• First-year Jake Symonds (Emerald Hills, Calif./Crystal Springs Uplands) took 12th in the event with a personal-best time of 4:06.44.
• In the 5,000m, first-year Hayden Roberts (Lutherville, Md./Loyola Blakefield) claimed eighth in 15:06.43, and first-year Chris Ruiz (Highland Lakes, N.J./Vernon Township) placed ninth in the 800m (1:58.40).

School Record
- Junior Ethan Bernstein (1500m – 3:52.60), broke the record of 3:53.60, which was set by Angus McBryde '84 in 1983.

Top 10 Finishes
Junior Ethan Bernstein (4th) – 1,500m (3:52.60)
First-year Hayden Roberts (8th) - 5,000m (15:06.43)
First-year Chris Ruiz (9th) - 800m (1:58.40)

Personal Bests
Junior Ethan Bernstein – 1,500m (3:52.60)
First-year Jake Symonds – 1,500m (4:06.44)

Up Next
The Generals will compete at the Mount Olive First Chance and Multi on Saturday.