Men's Track & Field Opens Virginia Challenge
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- Bucknell men's track & field sent a select group of sprinters and hurdlers to the elite Virginia Challenge this weekend and the Bison held their own against some of the best in the Mid-Atlantic and South. Two Bison, Ethan Knight and Luke Petryna, competed on Friday.
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Men's Track & Field Opens Virginia Challenge
4/17/2026 9:00:00 PM | Men's Track and Field
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- Bucknell men's track & field sent a select group of sprinters and hurdlers to the elite Virginia Challenge this weekend and the Bison held their own against some of the best in the Mid-Atlantic and South. Two Bison, Ethan Knight and Luke Petryna, competed on Friday.
Results
"It was a good day for the team," said sprints coach Richard Alexander. "Hopefully, we carry that momentum tomorrow in Virginia and this weekend at the ECAC-IC4A Championships."
Petryna has been one of the breakout sprinters of the 2025-26 season and the sophomore continued that streak against top-notch competition. The sophomore speedster recorded 10.79 in the 100-meter dash to finish second in his heat and 18th overall.
Knight competed in the 400-meter hurdles and placed 37th. The sophomore ran 56.25.
Bucknell completes the Virginia Challenge with a host of events.
Results
"It was a good day for the team," said sprints coach Richard Alexander. "Hopefully, we carry that momentum tomorrow in Virginia and this weekend at the ECAC-IC4A Championships."
Petryna has been one of the breakout sprinters of the 2025-26 season and the sophomore continued that streak against top-notch competition. The sophomore speedster recorded 10.79 in the 100-meter dash to finish second in his heat and 18th overall.
Knight competed in the 400-meter hurdles and placed 37th. The sophomore ran 56.25.
Bucknell completes the Virginia Challenge with a host of events.
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