Beatty, Griner Move Up Program’s Lists With Performances At John Thomas Terrier Classic

Sunday, January 30

Boston, MA

Army West Point

John Thomas Terrier Classic

Beatty, Griner Move Up Program’s Lists With Performances At John Thomas Terrier Classic

January 30, 2022 | Men's Track and Field

MEET 5
MEET	John Thomas Terrier Classic
RESULTS	No Team Score
TEAMS	Army, Boston U., Holy Cross, NYU, Rhode Island, Assumption, Springfield, Bentley, Fordham, Maine, Sacred Heart, Boston College, Simon Fraser, Umass Lowell, Harvard, Dartmouth, Brown, Keane State, New Hampshire
LOCATION	Boston University – Track & Tennis Center

BOSTON – The Army Black Knights men's track and field team competed at the 2022 John Thomas Terrier Classic on Sunday.

MEET SUMMARY

Marshall Beatty ran the second-fastest time in the 3000m (8:01.46) in program history, behind two-time Olympian Dan Browne.
Luke Griner ran the 800m in 1:49.98 which is the third best time by a Black Knight.
Mitchell Burr (4:06.17) and Caden Foster (4:06.32) finished first and third in their finals section in the 1 mile.
Connor Quinlan (4.60m) and Brian McSweeney (4.60m) placed third and fourth, respectively, in the pole vault.
Jamir Gibson was second in the shot put (17.60m).
Army placed four of the top five in the weight throw.

COACH'S CORNER
"We had another day of historic performances here in Boston after a record snowfall and blizzard yesterday. Sun came out today and we had a great meet. Most of what was outstanding took place on the track. Luke Griner cemented himself atop the Patriot League list and moved into the No. 3 spot on the all-time 800m list with his 1:49.98. He has been a very consistent performer all season and tonight it was more of the same.

In the mile, Mitchell Burr and Caden Foster ran very well in a tactical race, as both guys know how to get to the finish line first and tonight they showed great patience and great competitive instincts. Marshall Beatty in the 3k was probably the most outstanding performance of the night. We knew he was ready to run fast and the race played out to his advantage as the pace was pretty consistent early and hot late. He kept moving up throughout the field and finished with a strong last 800. He now moves to No. 2 on the Army all-time 3,000 meter list only behind a two-time Olympian Dan Browne. It was a great night of racing we are in good shape and the guys are ready for the championship meets." – Mike Smith

UP NEXT
The Black Knights will head to Annapolis for a dual meet with Navy on Saturday, February 5.

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