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Friedman Breaks 800m Record as Beavers Wrap Competition at Husky Classic and Don Kirby Elite Invitational

SEATTLE, Wash. / ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Senior Mari Friedman surpassed Oregon State's 800-meter record, which has stood for 43 years, on Saturday. Friedman's record-breaking performance capped the day's action as the Beavers wrapped up competition at the Husky Classic in Seattle, Wash. and the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M. In total, the Beavers broke two school records and tallied seven top-10 finishes over the weekend.

Husky Classic | Seattle, Wash.
"We had such a great day," said head coach Louie Quintana. "We competed so well in the distance races today.