MANKATO, Minn. - The Coe College men's track & field team began its 2024 indoor schedule with a bang, finishing fourth at Minnesota State's Mark Schuck Open. The Kohawk men were led by a school-record breaking performance from Lewis Kleman along with numerous other personal best marks throughout the competition. Kleman broke his own school record in the 3000m on Friday evening, posting a time of 8:35.97 to take first place in the race. Kleman also took second in the 1 Mile, posting a new personal-best time of 4:21.20 to take second overall and move into third place in Coe's history. Paul Cory, Cole Kirkham, Gad Kanago and Kade Kreinbring picked up individual top-eight finishes, contributing to the overall team scores. Two relay teams also picked up point-scoring finishes for Coe, as the 4x200m and DMR teams finished first and second respectively. Cory, Isaiah Jakel, Isaiah Morgan and LaDainian Linnear teamed up to take the top spot in the 4x200m while Gad Kanago, Robert Hansen, Andrew Livaudais and Jared Thoma placed second in the DMR. 
 
COE'S TOP-EIGHT FINISHERS
Paul Cory - Third - 400m - 50.91
Cole Kirkham - Fourth - 500m - 1:12.95
Lewis Kleman - Second - 1 Mile - 4:21.20 *Personal Best*
Lewis Kleman  - First - 3000m - 8:35.97 *School Record*
Gad Kanago - Eighth - 3000m - 9:24.54
Kade Kreinbring - Fourth - Long Jump - 6.35m *Personal Best*
Paul Cory, Isaiah Jakel, Isaiah Morgan, LaDainian Linnear - First - 4x200m - 1:37.09 
Gad Kanago, Robert Hansen, Andrew Livaudais, Jared Thoma - Second - DMR - 11:15.18
 
FINAL RESULTS
 
Up next: The Kohawks are back in action on Saturday, February 10 at Grinnell's Darren Young Classic. 
 
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