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AZUSA, Calif. - Josh Farmer got out to a strong start in the Bryan Clay Invitational decathlon Wednesday at Cougar Athletic Stadium.
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Farmer is currently second in Section A with 4,155 points. He is 15 points ahead of his day one total from a year ago when he finished with a personal-record and NCAA qualifying mark of 7,648 at the APU Franson Classic, which was also held at Cougar Athletic Stadium in Azusa.
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Farmer kicked off the meet with a lifetime-best 10.62 in the 100m. His time was the fastest in the field and is tied for eighth in program history.
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He followed that performance with a season-best 23-10.75 in the long jump. Farmer, who was a quarter of an inch shy of his lifetime best, took second overall and had the top mark among collegiate athletes.
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The San Diego native then registered a season-best 45-01 in the shot put before clearing 6-02 in the high jump. Farmer closed out a long day with another personal record in the 400m as he finished ahead of the pack in 47.80 seconds.
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Cameron Smith and
AJ Sager also competed in the steeplechase at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Smith led the way with a time of 9:10.79, while Sager clocked in at 9:53.08.
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Farmer returns to action tomorrow for the final five events of the decathlon, starting with the 110m hurdles at 2 p.m. The 'Eaters will also compete in the Bryan Clay Distance Carnival, Mt. SAC Relays and Pacific Coast Intercollegiate on Thursday, April 14.