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Madeo, Luca

Madeo Breaks School Record with Fourth Fastest 10K Time in NAIA History

3/28/2025 10:10:00 PM

Raleigh, NC - The Pats competed in multiple meets the last two days including the Raleigh Relays at NC State and the Raider Rumble at Lindsey Wilson. Thursday saw a historic performance from Luca Madeo in Raleigh.
 
The sophomore ran the 10K in Raleigh, NC, crossing the finish line in 29:01.53. Not only is this a new school record and the fastest time in the NAIA this season by over two minutes, but it is the fourth fastest 10K mark in NAIA history.
 
Youssef Asslouj recorded the second "A" standard of the day on Thursday with a 3:44.38 1500m finish, the second fastest in the NAIA this year. Ishak Mekideche clocked a 4:02.29 in the 1500m as well.
 
In Columbia, KY UC picked up a pair of wins in throwing events and one on the track along with multiple other top-five finishes. Nigel Steenwinkel led the way with a 16.11 110 hurdles performance for first while Alvaro Legaz ran a 17.39 for third.
 
The second win of the day came in the javelin where Jack Lamey Jr. finished with a 49.02m best. Legaz placed second with a 47.18m mark while Seth Massie recorded a 43.60m toss for third. Steenwikel placed fourth with a 40.63m while Austin Meacham rounded out the top-five with a 39.02m best.
 
Lucas Lambo earned the final win for UC with a 51.47m hammer throw. He also competed in the shot put, where he finished second behind a 14.42m mark. Dratavyn Barber finished just behind his teammate for third with a 13.79m mark. Jayvon Crawford rounded out UC's throwers with top-five finishes in the discus, finishing third overall with a 37.40m best.
 
Seth Massie was the only Patriot to finish top-five in the long jump. The freshman leaped 6.90m for second place. He was also the lone 100m competitor for the Pats, clocking a 10.78 for 10th.
 
UC will be back tomorrow for the final day of the Raleigh Relays and will also compete at Central Methodist University.
 
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