Men's Track and Field Successful in Day One of Ole Miss Classic

OXFORD, Miss. – Highlighted by an impressive showing by the throws crew, the Belmont University men's track and field team completed day one of the Ole Miss Classic, held in Oxford, Mississippi with three Bruins achieving personal bests. 

In hammer throw, Robert Joseph threw 48.12m, earning a personal best, with Jackson Grant doing the same, throwing 45.12m. 

"The throws crew had a really great day, especially the hammer squad, who all had big PRs, making today a big step in the right direction," Frye said. 

Ben and Bo Miller competed alongside Aidan Dinsbeer in the javelin throw. 

Bo Miller earned a third-place finish with a throw of 58.98m with Ben Miller achieving a personal best, throwing 49.52m. 

Overall Belmont showed very good consistency in that event. 

In the long jump, Trey Collins grabbed third place, jumping 7.09m. Ian Robertson jumped 6.38m. 

Mathew Miller crossed the line in 22.52 in the 200m. 

A complete list of Bruins that competed on Friday along with overall finishes, and a Saturday preview can be found below.  

Friday, March 24 

200m 

15th – Mathew Miller – 22.52 

DNF – Jayden Gray  

Pole Vault 

NH – Nick Bazzoni  

NH – Payton Culp 

Long Jump  

3rd – Trey Collins – 7.09m 

9th – Ian Robertson – 6.38m 

Hammer  

9th – Robert Joseph – 48.12m 

10th – Jackson Grant – 45.12m  

Javelin 

3rd – Bo Miller – 58.98m 

7th – Ben Miller – 49.52m  

9th – Aidan Dinsbeer – 43.14m 

Bruins in Action on Saturday

100m – Mathew Miller, Jayden Gray 

800m – Gavin Morrow, Wyatt Womack, Joel Wolf 

1500m – Gavin Morrow  

110m and 400m Intermediate Hurdles – Eric Toviave, Garrett Horowitz 

High Jump – Noah Grimm 

Throwers (Shotput and Discus) – Jackson Grant and Robert Joseph 

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