Men's Track and Field | 03.06.2021

RESULTS

YANKTON, S.D. – Clayton VanDyke and Cole Olsen capped an historic week at the 2021 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships on Saturday with two more All-American finishes, bringing LC's total to 12 at the meet. VanDyke finished as the National Runner-Up in the 1,000m and Olsen earned eighth place in the 5,000m. Every student-athlete that the Warriors sent to nationals is coming back to Lewiston as an All-American.
 
"I think we go into every race with the thoughts of winning, so anything less is often disappointing," Head Coach Mike Collins said. "However, I think after some time has passed, both Clayton and Cole will realize what they have accomplished; multiple All-American awards and part of a team where everyone earned All-American status."
 
VanDyke got out to a fast start in the 1,000m. He led for multiple laps before falling into third. He passed the runner in front of him on the final straightaway to finish in second with a time of 2:30.55.
 
"Learning goes with it," Collins said. "I think if Clayton hadn't gotten boxed in with 300 to go he might have won. He finished with a 56-second final 400m."
 
Olsen ran in the competitive 5,000m final that was dominated by a runner from Oklahoma City. The senior made his way to the lead pack in the middle of the 25-lap race and finished eighth with a time of 14:54.65.
 
"Cole ran in a field where the pace was maintained at a pretty high level," Collins explained. "He dug a small hole in the start that might have cost him at the end. None the less, a great weekend to be a Warrior. Now we focus back in on cross country for the distance kids and outdoor for everyone else. I am proud of them all."
 
Track and field opens outdoor action on March 19 at the Whitworth Essential. LC State will host the Cascade Cross Country Championships on March 26 in the Lewiston Orchards.
 
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