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Men's Track and Field

Keydets off to Good Start at CNU Classic

CNU Classic Day One Results
 
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The VMI track and field teams are off to a good start after Day One of the New Captains Classic hosted by Christopher Newport University at TowneBank Stadium in Newport News, Virginia.
 
Robert Jones came in 11th place in the javelin throw after his longest distance of the day reached 28.73 meters.
 
In the decathlon, Isaiah Blount and Kevin Linko took turns posting a better time or distance than the other. Blount took second in the 100 meter in 11.67 and Linko placed third in 11.70 before Linko arrived in first in the 400m (51.97) and Blount came in second in 52.88 seconds.
 
Blount finished third in the high jump at 1.62 meters just ahead of Linko's height of 1.59 meters, and followed the effort placing first in the long jump at 11.81m and Linko placed fourth overall at 9.73m.
 
Up Next
The Keydets conclude the New Captains Classic Saturday after a full day of events at TowneBank Stadium.





 
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Players Mentioned

Isaiah Blount

Isaiah Blount

Multi
Sophomore
Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Jumps
Junior
Kevin Linko

Kevin Linko

Multis
Senior

Players Mentioned

Isaiah Blount

Isaiah Blount

Sophomore
Multi
Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Junior
Jumps
Kevin Linko

Kevin Linko

Senior
Multis