Burke Qualifies for NCAA East Region
May 17, 2018 | Men's Track & Field
Three-time NCAA qualifier will compete in the 5000m
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College junior Sean Burke has qualified for the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Track and Field East Preliminary, set for May 24-26 at USF Track & Field Stadium in Tampa. Burke will run the 5000m in Tampa.
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It marks the third time in Burke's career he has qualified for the NCAAs. He participated in the NCAA Cross Country finals in 2016 while qualifying for the 10000m last year.
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Burke posted the sixth-best 5000m in school history at the 2018 Penn Relays (14:12.92) and owns the third-fastest 10000m in Boston College history after finishing in 29:37.01 at the Stanford Invitational in 2017.
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Burke's twin brother Colin will be competing in the NCAA Men's Track and Field West Preliminary as well.
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It marks the third time in Burke's career he has qualified for the NCAAs. He participated in the NCAA Cross Country finals in 2016 while qualifying for the 10000m last year.
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Burke posted the sixth-best 5000m in school history at the 2018 Penn Relays (14:12.92) and owns the third-fastest 10000m in Boston College history after finishing in 29:37.01 at the Stanford Invitational in 2017.
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Burke's twin brother Colin will be competing in the NCAA Men's Track and Field West Preliminary as well.
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