Men's Distance Team to Compete at Bryan Clay Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont University Men's Track & Field will compete at the Bryan Clay Invitational April 16-18, hosted by Azusa Pacific University.
 
In one of the premier national meets of the outdoor season, the Bruins will race seven runners in the Sunshine State.
 
Zach Brill, Sam Shuman, and Noah Epker are set to compete in the 3000m steeplechase. The Bruins currently set in numbers 2, 3, and 4 on the MVC top performances list in the event, with Brill running just 6 seconds slower than Drake athlete Xander Kwa.

Andrew Hammel, Matty Mackay, Reuben Macdonald, and Drew Brill will race the 5000m. Hammel currently sits at number 2 in the MVC, and the other Bruins each take spots in the top ten.

"Bryan Clay is an absolute amazing environment," says Head Coach Jeff Langdon. "The weather is usually perfect for distance running. I think everyone on the trip is hoping for a big personal best. Should be a great meet."
 
At the 2025 Invitational, Zach Brill solidified his rank among the top in the MVC in the 3000m steeplechase with a sub-9:10 time.
 
Matty Mackay and Drew Brill also posted quality 5000m times in their respective heats at Bryan Clay last year.
 
Belmont returns to action May 1-2 in the Outdoor Music City Challenge.
 
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