Boston College Athletics
Manson Posts Personal Best in 400m Hurdles at Raleigh Relays
March 27, 2021 | Men's Track & Field
Denis Gallagher registers his lifetime best in the 800m (1:52.08)
RALEIGH, N.C. — Boston College's men's track & field team concluded its competition on Saturday at the Raleigh Relays.
Marcus Manson finished ninth in the 400m hurdles, crossing the line in a personal best time of 53.92. The time is the eighth-fastest in school history.
Denis Gallagher also matched his personal best in the 800m, clocking 1:52.08. Ben Davies (57th, 1:55.85) and Michael Haines (64th, 2:05.06) also raced in the 800m.
On Friday, Avery McKenzie finished fifth in the triple jump, recording the fourth-best mark in BC history. McKenzie leaped 49'10.5" (15.20m). Michael Oduro was 10th, with a jump of 46'10" (14.27m).
In Thursday's action, Steven Jackson (3:52.66) and John Carter (3:53.70) each registered personal bests, while Erik Linden put forth his fastest performance of the season.
Boston College results for the weekend:
THURSDAY
1,500m: 66. Steven Jackson (3:52.66); 69. Erik Linden (3:53.22); 72. John Carter (3:53.70)
FRIDAY
Triple Jump: 5. Avery McKenzie (15.20m/49'10.5"); 10. Michael Oduro (14.27m/46'10")
SATURDAY
400m hurdles: 9. Marcus Manson (53.92)
800m: 30. Denis Gallagher (1:52.08); 57. Ben Davies (1:55.85); 64. Michael Haines (2:05.06)
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Marcus Manson finished ninth in the 400m hurdles, crossing the line in a personal best time of 53.92. The time is the eighth-fastest in school history.
Denis Gallagher also matched his personal best in the 800m, clocking 1:52.08. Ben Davies (57th, 1:55.85) and Michael Haines (64th, 2:05.06) also raced in the 800m.
On Friday, Avery McKenzie finished fifth in the triple jump, recording the fourth-best mark in BC history. McKenzie leaped 49'10.5" (15.20m). Michael Oduro was 10th, with a jump of 46'10" (14.27m).
In Thursday's action, Steven Jackson (3:52.66) and John Carter (3:53.70) each registered personal bests, while Erik Linden put forth his fastest performance of the season.
Boston College results for the weekend:
THURSDAY
1,500m: 66. Steven Jackson (3:52.66); 69. Erik Linden (3:53.22); 72. John Carter (3:53.70)
FRIDAY
Triple Jump: 5. Avery McKenzie (15.20m/49'10.5"); 10. Michael Oduro (14.27m/46'10")
SATURDAY
400m hurdles: 9. Marcus Manson (53.92)
800m: 30. Denis Gallagher (1:52.08); 57. Ben Davies (1:55.85); 64. Michael Haines (2:05.06)
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