Nicholas Bendsten of Men’s Track and Field Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships

Friday, May 26

Jacksonville, Fla.

1:00 PM

Princeton University

NCAA Regionals

Nicholas Bendsten of Men’s Track and Field Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships

May 26, 2023 | Men's Track and Field

Jacksonville, FL – To highlight another great day of performances in Jacksonville for The Tiger men at the NCAA East Regionals, sophomore Nicholas Bendsten punched his ticket to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships qualifying for the 5000m finals.

Five more Tigers had strong showings in Jacksonville throughout Friday's competition.

Bendsten qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the 5000m following his 14:04.89 finish.

Earlier this season, Bendsten set a new school record for Princeton in the event, with a time of 13:35.15. To continue a record breaking season the sophomore will have the chance to make his NCAA Championship debut in Austin.

Freshman, Myles Hogan, also raced in the 5000m, finishing 22^nd overall with a time of 14:07.70.

Both Casey Helm and Avery Shunneson competed in the discus throw on Friday. Helm finished with a throw of 54.95m to land in 14^th, and teammate Shunneson threw for 51.37m placing 39^th overall.

The thrower duo have much to be proud of following their NCAA Regional performances.

Jackson Shorten also competed in the 3000m Steeplechase, finishing in 9:03.62 to take a 26^th place finish overall.

Ivy Champion Greg Foster competed in Friday's Triple Jump, finishing with a 14.64m leap to finish 41^st overall and close out the Tiger men's Regional performances.

Up Next:

Bendsten along with Sondre and Simen Guttormsen will all compete in Austin, Texas for the NCAA Track and Field Championships hosted from June 7- June 10.