SALEM, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's track and field team secured a pair of first place finishes on the first day of the Bast-Cregger Invitational on Friday. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MEET

• Macky Gartley kicked off the meet with in the 60m hurdles, securing his spot in tomorrow's finals as he clocked the fastest-time in the field. Gartley crossed the finish line in 8.22s and will race tomorrow afternoon at 12:43 p.m.
• The Generals distance crew posted the top three times in the 5,000m with William Dunaway clocking in a personal best time. Dunaway crossed the finish line 15:02.52 to finish in first. Jackson Kodenski and Thomas Franklin finished right behind him in second and third with times of 15:27.91 and 15:30.85. Colin Verrett rounded out the crew with an eighth place finish, clocking in a time of 15:55.98.
• Evan Langhammer and Lukas Michael finished up the first day in the pole vault this evening. Langhammer finished in first place after he cleared a height of 4.50m (14'-09.00"). Michael posted a season-best height of 4.05m (13'-03.50") to finish in eighth place.

PERSONAL BESTS

• Mark Freeman | 60m Dash (7.12s) | Personal Best
• William Dunaway | 5,000m (15:02.52) | Personal Best
• Lukas Michael | Pole Vault (4.05m; 13'-03.50") | Season Best

TOP EIGHT FINISHERS

• 60m Hurdles Prelims: Macky Gartley | 1st place (8.22s)*
• 5,000m: William Dunaway | 1st place (15:02.52)
• 5,000m: Jackson Kodenski | 2nd place (15:27.91)
• 5,000m: Thomas Franklin | 3rd place (15:30.85)
• 5,000m: Colin Verrett | 8th place (15:55.98)
• Pole Vault: Evan Langhammer | 1st place (4.50m; 14'-09.00")
• Pole Vault: Lukas Michael | 8th place (4.05m; 13'-03.50")

*Qualified for the Finals Tomorrow

UP NEXT

• The Generals return to the track tomorrow morning at 10 a.m for the second day of the Bast-Cregger Invitational.

Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.