March 18, 2006
Results
Richmond, Virginia - Duquesne University's men's outdoor track & field team opened the 2006 season at the Virginia Commonwealth University Invitationl this weekend, where more than 35 universities competed. The temperature was in the low 50s at VCU's Sports Backers Stadium.
Senior Bob Healy, junior Mike Murawski and sophomore Ryan Shaver paced the Dukes' inital effort this season. Healy (Pittsburgh, PA / Baldwin) was sixth in the shot put and ninth in the discuss throw while Murawski (Erie, PA / Mercyhurst Prep) took fourth in the high jump. Shaver (Southwick, MA / Southwick-Tolland) finished fifth in the triple jump and seventh in the long jump.
The Dukes competed in two track events and seven field competitions.
Next Friday and Saturday, Mar. 24-25, 2006, Duquesne will head to North Carolina for N.C. State's Raleigh Relays.
Duquesne Results
800 meters 34 Justin Gunter 2:04.525000 meters 9 Steve New 15:23.48 21 Brent Rogus 15:38.51High Jump 4 Mike Murawski J1.90m (6' 2")Pole Vault -- Ryan Wotus NHLong Jump 7 Ryan Shaver 6.45m (21' 2")Triple Jump 5 Ryan Shaver 13.43m (44' 1")Shot Put 6 Bob Healy 14.29m (46' 11") 22 Ryan Miller 10.22m (33' 6") 23 Sean Griffith 9.67m (31' 9")Discus Throw 9 Bob Healy 42.23m (138' 7") 14 Ryan Miller 41.53m (136' 3") 23 Sean Griffith 34.24m (112' 4")Hammer Throw 9 Bob Healy 38.79m (127' 3") 16 Ryan Miller 33.13m (108' 8") 18 Sean Griffith 27.35m (89' 9")