Horvath sets new program record in 300-meter dash, Fortman wins 1500 at Ashland

Horvath sets new program record in 300-meter dash, Fortman wins 1500 at Ashland
January 25, 2025

ASHLAND, Ohio - The Defiance College track and field team competed in its third meet of the indoor season and saw multiple Yellow Jackets hit personal bests. 

Among the marks set was a new program indoor record by Defiance native Mira Horvath who ran the 300-meter dash in 42.67 seconds, which resulted in a seventh-place finish. The men's team saw another former DHS Bulldog, Eli Fortman, highlight the competition with a victory in the 1200-meter run.

Women's competitors who set new personal bets included Shelby Clements with a 47.17 in the 300-meter dash, Amanda Barnes with a weight throw of 9.37 meters, and Amira Knight with a 4.15-meter long jump. Zawadi Debola ran the 1200 meters for the first time while Rakel Thompson took home ninth in her first 300-meter race.

On the men's side, Marcus Snell ran his first 300-meter dash in under 37 seconds and was followed closely by Tyjon Mance. Both male throwers each set personal bests during the meet. David Heidelburg's 12.57-meter weight throw and 10.51 shot put were his best marks as he embarks on his second season with the program. Freshman Cole Armstrong threw his best weight of the season at 10.53 meters.

Events

  • Women's 1200m - Zawadi Debola placed fifth with 4:23.92
  • Women's 300m Dash - Mira Horvath placed seventh with 42.67 (new program record), Rakel Thompson ninth at 45.02, Shelby Clements 12th at 47.17 (new PR)
  • Women's Weight Throw - Amanda Barnes 9.37m for 41st (new PR)
  • Women's Long Jump - Amira Knight 4.15m (new PR) for 47th
  • Men's 1200m - Eli Fortman won two-man race at 3:43.82 
  • Men's 300m - Marcus Snell eighth in 36.96, Tyjon Mance placed ninth in 37.08 (new PR)
  • Men's Weight Throw - David Heidelburg 12.57m for 33rd, Cole Armstrong 10.53m for 44th (both set personal bests)
  • Men's Shot Put - Cole Armstrong 10.52m for 36th, David Heidelburg 10.51m for 37th

UP NEXT
The next meet for DC track and field is scheduled for next Saturday at Wittenberg. The Steemer Showcase is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Wittenberg HWA Complex.

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