WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — For the second consecutive week, senior Joe O'Connor (Henrico, Va./Douglas Freeman) broke the ODAC and W&L records in the pole vault in leading the Washington and Lee men's track and field team at the JDL DMR Invitational on Saturday.

Highlights From the Meet

• O'Connor claimed first in the event, clearing 5.10m (16'8.75"). It broke his previous school and ODAC records of 5.00m (16'4'75"), which he set at the VMI Winter Classic on February 12. It is the third-best mark in Division III this year.
• In the high jump, O'Connor placed fourth at 1.85m (6'0.75").
• Junior Doug Dracon (Matthews, N.C./Weddington) finished third in the 400m, crossing the finish line in 51.69.
• Sophomore Zach Moore (Advance, N.C./Forsyth Country Day School) placed fourth in the 800m with a time of 1:57.65.

School Record
- Senior Joe O'Connor (Pole Vault – 5.10m [16'8.75"], broke his own record of 5.00m [16'4.75"], which he set on February 12, 2022.

Top 10 Finishes
Senior Joe O'Connor (1st) – Pole Vault (5.10m [16'8.75"])
Junior Doug Dracon (3rd) – 400m (51.69)
Sophomore Zach Moore (4th) – 800m (1:57.65)
Senior Joe O'Connor (4th) – High Jump (1.85m [6'0.75"])
First-year Jaylen Day (6th) – 60m Hurdles (8.88)
Sophomore Hayden Roberts (6th) – Miles (4:22.51)
Junior James Dixon (7th) – 800m (1:58.47)
Sophomore Chris Ruiz (8th) – Mile (4:23.63)
Junior Seamus Watters (9th) – 60m Hurdles (9.08)
Sophomore Josh Fingerhut (10th) – 3,000m (8:43.76)

New Personal Bests
First-year Stevan Bajski – Shot Put (12.26m [40'2.75"])
Junior James Dixon – 800m (1:58.47) – Indoor PR
Sophomore Josh Fingerhut – 3,000m (8:43.76)
First-year Henry Haden – 3,000m (9:12.00)
First-year Thomas  Kallen – 3,000m (9:16.58)
Sophomore Zach Moore – 800m (1:57.65) – Indoor PR
First-year Evan Novak – Shot Put (11.39m [37'4.50"])
First-year Evan Novak – Weight Throw (12.28m [40'3.50"])
Senior Joe O'Connor – Pole Vault (5.10m [16'8.75"])
Sophomore Hayden Roberts – Miles (4:22.51)
First-year Row Sterne – 3,000m (9:16.79)
Junior Connor Verrett – 800m (2:05.02)
Junior Connor Verrett – 3,000m (8:53.03)
 
Up Next
The Generals compete at Indoor ODAC Championship next Saturday and Sunday.