COLUMBUS, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University men's track and field team began competition today, April 22, at the Jesse Owens Classic, hosted by Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The first day saw a number of mid-distance and distance events, as well as a few throws competitions.
The Eagles had four runners take part in the 1500m, with junior Nick Raymond (Erie, Mich. – Mason) leading the way. Raymond posted a seventh-place finish, crossing the finish line in 3:52.35. Not far behind him, redshirt sophomore Mitch Lenneman (River Falls, Wis.