UNCG concludes first day of competition at Wake Forest Open

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – UNC Greensboro opened competition against a nationally renowned field at the Wake Forest Open track meet on Friday evening.

Xavier Rutz, who broke his own record in the 3000 meters last week, recorded a time of 15:37.49 to place 31st in the 5000 meters to highlight the action. In addition, Tim Kwak ran a 2:02.58 in the 800 meters, trimming three seconds off of his time last week at the 49er Classic in Charlotte.

Action resumes Saturday morning at Kentner Stadium.

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MEN’S RESULTS (UNCG only)

800 meters: 95. Tim Kwak 2:02.58, 96. Terry Wyatt 2:03.66; 5000 meters: 31. Xavier Rutz 15:37.49, 54. Justin Ruppe 16:48.69, 60. Ryan Solomon 18:10.07; 10,000 meters: 23. Josh Wyatt 32:14.15, 29. Keith Gruchacz 32:37.43.

WOMEN’S RESULTS (UNCG only)

5,000 meters: 43. Tessa Dispenette 19:52.54; 10,000 meters: 12. Naomi D'Amours 42:50.89.

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