BROOKINGS, S.D. -- The Bellevue University men's distance track team wrapped up its 2023 indoor track campaign at today's NAIA Indoor National Championships held on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. This was the first time in program history that the Bruins were represented at the indoor national meet.
Saba Khvichava and Richard Marcoux both competed in today's mile run semi-final but were unable to advance to the final. Marcoux recorded a time of 4:23.57, good for 17th place, while Khvichava finished in 4:33.78 and 20th place.
"Saba and Richard are truly trailblazers for our program," commented head coach Craig Christians. "This is just the third season for us to run indoors, and to have two guys at the national meet is incredible. I think they have opened the door and shown that this is possible for us. I think they gained some valuable experience from racing here today and hopefully can return again next winter for another shot."
The Bruins re-wrote their indoor all-time lists this winter and set new school records in the 800 meters, mile, 3000 meters, and 4 x 800-meter relay.
After a very short break, the Bruins turn their attention to the outdoor season and will open on March 25 at Wayne State.
"We carry a lot of momentum from indoors, and I can't wait to see what we can do once we get outside," said Christians. "I love the attitude I saw this winter, and I think the outdoor season can be a replay of what we just experienced."
