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Michael Castillo Sets 10k Program Record at NCAA South Regional
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The University of Miami men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed at the NCAA South Regional hosted by Florida State, Friday morning, as the men claimed 15th as a team followed by the women’s 18th place finish.
The men were paced by senior Michael Castillo, who set a new program record in the 10k, crossing the finish line in 31:02.0, to finish 46th overall. He ran 2.92 seconds faster than Colten Morris who held the record after running a 31:04.92 at last year’s NCAA South Regional. A new personal best, Castillo shaved 36 seconds off his pervious 10k time and landed a spot in the program record book in back-to-back races.