Keys’ record headlines successful track and field weekend

Photo courtesy of Marquette AthleticsSophomore Joe Keys broke the Marquette heptathlon record Saturday, which stood out from an eventful weekend at University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the University of Chicago.

He scored 5,241 points in the event, passing the previous record of 5,234 points set by his training partner and fifth-year senior William Eggers in last season’s BIG EAST Championships.

The heptathlon is a seven-event competition including three races of different lengths, high jump, long jump, shotput and javelin throw.

“I wouldn’t say it was a surprise,” head coach Bert Rogers said. “It was a big goal for (Keys), and it sets him up nicely now going into the…