Cogley wins decathlon at CSB/SJU Multi-Event Qualifier

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Senior Andrew Cogley of the St. Olaf College men’s track and field team won the decathlon at the CSB/SJU Multi-Event Qualifier in his final attempt to qualify for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Tuesday and Wednesday at Clemens Stadium.

Cogley topped the field of six competitors – only two of whom completed all 10 events – with 6,406 points, falling eight points shy of his personal-best score of 6,414 points that ranked No. 23 in the country heading into the week. The top-22 individuals in each event will qualify for next week’s national meet.

On Tuesday, Cogley recorded personal-best performances in four of the five events to rack up 3,374 points and sit third in the standings. The senior won both the high jump (1.90m, 6’2 ¾”) and 400-meter dash (52.17) – both PRs – to close out the first day after also setting personal-bests in the 100-meter dash (11.75) and long jump (6.42m, 21′ ¾”).

On Wednesday, Cogley won the discus throw (34.30m, 112’6″), the javelin throw (52.72m, 172’11”) and the 1,500-meter run (4:24.35) while finishing second in the pole vault (3.60m, 11’9 ¾”), matching his personal-best clearance in the pole vault.

St. Olaf will have a group of individuals competing at the UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier on Wednesday evening. The qualifiers for the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships are scheduled to be announced on Sunday via press release on NCAA.com.