
Daniels Takes the Lead After First Day of Decathlon at UCR
March 21, 2024 | Men's Track & Field
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Junior Max Daniels leads the field in the decathlon after the first day of the UCR Spring Classic Multis Thursday at the UC Riverside Track & Field Facility.
Through five events, Daniels totaled 3,892 points, and will take a 126-point lead into tomorrow's action.
Daniels started the meet with the top marks in the 100m (10.83), long jump and shot put. He established a personal-record 7.34 meters (24-1) in the long jump, which ranks 10th in program history. The Santa Maria, California, native also registered a lifetime-best 13.58m (44-6.75) in the shot put.
In the high jump, Daniels cleared 1.78 meters (5-10) to tie for second before closing out the afternoon with a time of 50.68 in the 400m.
The final five events of the decathlon will take place tomorrow, starting with the 110m hurdles at 11 a.m.
Through five events, Daniels totaled 3,892 points, and will take a 126-point lead into tomorrow's action.
Daniels started the meet with the top marks in the 100m (10.83), long jump and shot put. He established a personal-record 7.34 meters (24-1) in the long jump, which ranks 10th in program history. The Santa Maria, California, native also registered a lifetime-best 13.58m (44-6.75) in the shot put.
In the high jump, Daniels cleared 1.78 meters (5-10) to tie for second before closing out the afternoon with a time of 50.68 in the 400m.
The final five events of the decathlon will take place tomorrow, starting with the 110m hurdles at 11 a.m.
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