FAIRFAX, Va. – Jack Ikenberry demolished his own 5k record by 11 seconds in a record-breaking weekend at the Patriot Games.
 
Ikenberry ran with a time of 14:14.59, which broke his previous school record at 14:25.84. The next three runners in the 5k for Mason also put their names in the school's record books with the third, fourth and fifth best performances. Those were Wesley Bond (14:29.18), Robbie Jenkins who posted the all-time freshmen record (14:32.64) and Mason Love (14:33.49).
 
"Excellent day for the events we targeted. By and large, we accomplished what we needed out of this weekend, the highlight probably being the men's 5k where the front four guys - Jack Ikenberry, Wes Bond, Rob Jenkins and Mason Love - cranked a new school record, a freshman school record and four of the top five performances all-time indoors at Mason," said Coach Gerard. "In the big picture, the meet was back to being the Fieldhouse of old - tons of energy from engaged fans, full stands, people lining the rails on the balcony, lots of alums and families in attendance - it was awesome to have the energy back in the building!"
 
Some other highlights for the men included Paul McClain, who finished first in the 500m (1:05.60). Makai Lewis, Nathan Polizzi, Alex Lombardo and Paul McClain took home gold in the 4x400m with a time of 3:22.87. Aidan Walcott placed first in the High Jump at a mark of 1.95m.
 
Grace Furlong put in another dominating performance in the Long Jump snatching her second gold of the season at 5.62m. Meanwhile, Grace Gaudin won the weight throw for the fourth week in a row at 18.93m.
 
Noelle Foss and Ryah Hinds placed 2nd and 3rd in the 200m (25.82,25.91). Makenzie Banks grabbed 2nd in the 800m (1:01.83) while Kristen Alleyne won the silver in the Tripple Jump (10.89m). Freshman Olamide Enajekpo earned 2nd in the shot put (13.02).
 
Up next, the Patriots will travel to Cambridge, Mass. on Friday to attend the Crimson Elite Invitational hosted by Harvard.