Husky Track Off to a Record-Breaking Start
BOSTON, Mass. – The Husky track team made a big splash at their first meet of the indoor season at the BU Track & Tennis Center. Fresh off the NCAA Cross Country Championships, a dozen distance runners were ready to race and show off their skills.
One standout of the day was Chloe Thomas. This All-American transfer from UConn set the bar high by breaking the school record in the 5,000 meters with an impressive time of 15:16.93. Just a week before, she had secured second place at the Canadian Cross Country National Championships. Thomas’ new record beat the previous indoor mark by an incredible 22 seconds. In just one race, she proved her talent and determination.
In another heat, Julia David-Smith also shined with a personal best. She ran a time of 15:45.01, moving her up to fourth in school history. It was her first track race since July, and she handled it beautifully.
Chloe Symon, a freshman from Vancouver, made headlines by breaking a Canadian U20 indoor record that had stood since 1988. She clocked in at 2:04.56 in the 800 meters and now ranks seventh in Husky indoor history.
Chloe Foerster, another All-American, delivered a fast 3,000 meters at 8:56.22, placing her third in school history. Newcomer Jenica Swartz also impressed in the mile, with a strong time of 4:35.67, just shy of the top-10 list.
The men’s team had their eyes on the 3,000 meters, with Reuben Reina achieving a time of 7:43.16, landing him fourth in the school rankings. Tyler Bilyard and Nathan Neil joined him with sub-8-minute runs, making their marks as well.
It’s clear that the Husky team is on fire this season. With records broken and personal bests set, they are excited to compete again at the Spokane Invitational on December 13 before a short break for the holidays.
The early success shows the hard work and talent of these athletes, setting the stage for an exciting indoor track season ahead.
