ATLANTA, Ga. — Washington and Lee men's track and field junior Ethan Bernstein (Bethlehem, Pa./Saucon Valley) broke his own school record in the 1,500m on Wednesday at the Emory Final Qualifier.

Highlights From the Meet

• In a race of nine runners, Bernstein claimed the top spot, crossing the finish line in 3:51.86. He fell off the lead in the third lap, but came storming back over the last 400 meters to take first in the race.
• The time broke his previous record of 3:52.60, which he set Hopkins Charm City Invitational on May 11. Bernstein's new school-record time is the 22nd fastest in Division III this year.

School Record
- Junior Ethan Bernstein (1,500m – 3.51.86), broke his previous record of 3:52.60, which he set on May 11, 2021.
 
Event Winner
Junior Ethan Bernstein – 1,500m (3:51.86)
 
New Personal Bests
Junior Ethan Bernstein – 1,500m (3:51.86)

Up Next
The NCAA announces this Friday the individual qualifiers for the National Championship, which takes place May 27-29 in Greensboro, N.C. .