GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Southern College men's track delivered a strong performance at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center Invitational, highlighted by senior
Anthony Matthew's first-place finish in the 800m with a time of 1:52.35. This performance set a new school record, breaking the previous mark by over a second. The record was previously held by
Alex Guy (2020-24) and set during the 2023 season. Matthew now holds both the freshman and overall program records in the 800m.
Middle Distance
Matthew secured first place in the 800m with a time of 1:52.35, setting a new school record in the process.
Distance
In the 5000m, freshman
Jack Girard placed 12th with a time of 15:23.12 while classmate
Skyler Jensen took 15th after crossing the line in 15:29.36.
Podium Finishes
- 800 Meters —
Anthony Matthew, 1:52.35.
Florida Southern Results Summary
- 800 Meters —
Anthony Matthew 1st 1:52.35;
Andrew Nyland 18th 1:58.11;
Parker Graham 26th 1:59.20;
Daniel Welling 27th 1:59.42;
Skyler Jensen 30th 2:00.21;
Declan Ziomek 40th 2:04.08;
Cameron Raney 54th 2:06.92;
Jack Girard 61st 2:08.10
- 5,000 Meters — Girard 12th 15:23.12; Jensen 15th 15:29.36; Welling 16th 15:31.77; Raney 17th 15:33.77; Ziomek 18th 15:45.95
Up Next
Florida Southern will return to action Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Legends of Alachua County Invitational.
