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UBC Track and Field Team at NAIA National Championships

FRESNO, California -- Two NAIA champions, one NAIA meet record and a series of solid performances bode well for the future of UBC track and field following Saturday’s conclusion to the NAIA Track & Field National Championships in Fresno, Calif.

Leading the UBC contingent was high jumper Mike Mason (Nanoose Bay) -- who soared higher than he ever has before to win his event 2.22 metres --and racewalker Megan Huzzey (Victoria), who earned her third consecutive NAIA racewalk championship, mean while UBC sophomore Erica Brown (Delta) finished seventh in 15:43.08.

Freshman Nicola Gildersleeve (North Vancouver) enjoyed a strong debut in her first NAIA outdoor championship, finishing fifth in the women’s marathon in 3:02:23.99 – a personal best by more than 15 minutes.

On the men’s side, T-Bird Derek Vinge (Fernie) also made his marathon debut and finished a most credible 11th in 2:37:47.78. Freshman Aaron Dixon (Mackenzie) took ninth in the decathlon, while another UBC freshman, me!! Matthew Harriman (Delta), took 11th in the 5,000-metre racewalk.