CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In just his first heptathlon as a Redbird, sophomore Ariel Atias broke the Illinois State school record in the indoor event, totaling a personal best of 5,285 points over the seven events.
"Ariel with his first multi event for the Redbirds, coming out to break the school record was fantastic." Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Jeff Bovee said.
Not only did Atias set a personal best in total points, he also did so in three of the events – the 60m hurdles (8.74), pole vault (4.60m) and 60m dash (7.