Mizzou brings the heat at Rock Chalk Classic
Three Tigers claim top-10 Mizzou program records against rival Kansas
Lasse Funck claims a victory in the men’s 1,500-meter race Friday, April 24, at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. | Courtesy of Dan Murphy from Mizzou Athletics Day one in Lawrence is in the books, and Missouri track & field wasted no time making noise at the Rock Chalk Classic on Friday, May 1. From distance dominance to throwing power, the Tigers showed up across the board.
Men’s 1,500m Set the Pace Lasse Funck led the charge with an impressive win, and a No. 2 Mizzou program record in the event. He clocked a blazing 3:41.
25 to take the top spot. Finnian Russell wasn’t far behind, placing seventh in 3:42. 95.
Carter Spradling (11th) and Andrew Hauser (15th) rounded out a strong competitive showing for Mizzou in the event. Women’s Hammer Throw Claim Four in the Top 10 The Tigers came out swinging in the hammer throw. Kaitlyn Morningstar set the tone early, finishing second with a mark of 52.