INFO | Saucony Battle for Boston complete DMR results
Boston, Mass.----The Wingate University men's Distance Medley Relay (DMR) quartet set a new NCAA Division II record at the Saucony Battle for Boston Sunday with their time of 9:29.69. The Battle for Boston event was hosted by Boston University at its Track and Tennis Center.
Team members include:
David Holman (1200)
Deon Sumpter (400)
Klaus Scholz (800)
Luca Poppe (1600)
A senior, Sumpter has qualified for indoor nationals in the DMR four of four years (2023-26) with his '23 effort resulting in a national championship.
Up Next for the Wingate indoor track and field teams
- The South Atlantic Conference meet is Saturday and Sunday at the JDL Fast Track
- The 'Dogs are three-time defending champions on both the men's and women's side
- The Wingate men are No. 2 in the USTFCCCA indoor power rankings
- The Bulldog women are No. 11 in the USTFCCCA indoor power rankings
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