Tyson Invitational Results
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–South Dakota freshman
Chris Nilsen cleared a new NCAA-leading height of 18 feet, 8 ¼ inches to win the men's invitational pole vault at the Tyson Invitational on Randal Tyson Track on Friday.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., Nilsen adds another four inches to his all-time personal best. His new height moves him to 11th in the world and ties BYU alum Victor Weirich as the top American this season.
Among Nilsen in 12-man invitational were 10 collegiates ranked in the top-21 of the NCAA. Nilsen clinched the victory at 18-0 ½ on his third attempt. He then went on to make a pair of personal bests of both 18-6 ½ and 18-8 ¼ without a miss. Nilsen improves his South Dakota program record for the fifth consecutive week.
Redshirt-sophomore
Jake David cleared an indoor personal best 17-0 ¾ to finish second in the men's collegiate section of the pole vault. Freshman
Ethan Bray finished in a three-way tie for third in the same section with a height of 16-0 ¾.
Junior
Gawain Williams took 27th in the 60 meters with a clocking of 6.92 seconds.
The Coyotes continue action at the Tyson Invitational at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
