University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Ristic and Kulesz Finish First at ASU Invitational
12.04.2011 | Track and Field
"We really had a great start to the season," commented Asheville coach Jesse Norman. "There were a lot of good results on the day and something positive to build on as we head to the January portion of our schedule. This was a wonderful first meet for both of our programs."
Ristic crushed the field in the 55 meters as the new school record in the 55 meters at UNC Asheville is 7.47. He came first in a field that included runners from Appalachian State, South Carolina and Western Carolina.
The Bulldogs women's distance team in the mile went 1-2 in the mile. Kulesz came in first with a time 5:15. Emma Bussard took second at 5:25.
On the men's side, Courtney Henry posted the third best in time in the 55 meters with a time of 6.57.
Highlights on the women's side included a solid performance from Meredith Foster. She had a jump of 1.58 meters, the third best in school history.
Freshman Molly Harakavy made her first meet memorable by running the second fastest time in school history in the 55 hurdles at 8.65.
Both Bulldog teams will have the rest of the year off. Asheville runs again at the Dick Taylor Invitational in Chapel Hill on Jan. 13.
