BURTON, OH – The Penn State Behrend men’s and women’s track and field program traveled to Kent State to open up the 2010 season in the Golden Flash Gala. The men broke a few school records while the women had solid performances facing several Divisions I and II teams.

Easton Winn and Mike Stark set school records together as they reached 4.45 meters to tie for 1^st place in Behrend's pole vaulting history books. Stark also made his mark on the 60 meter hurdles finishing in 8.62 seconds.

Justin Dipenti crossed the line in 4:29 to eclipse the old school record of 4:30. This accomplishment was also good enough to place 7^th in the men’s fierce one-mile race.

Craig Webb ran a school best 37.06 seconds 300 meter dash to take his place among the Lions top mid-range sprinters.

On the women’s side Jenna Fatica ran her way into a Top 10 spot, placing 7^th in the one-mile run with a time of 5:30. Katie Spade and Liz Keller also joined in on the race placing 10^th and 13^th, respectively. Spade also finished 13^th in the women’s 800 meter run.

Victoria Harwood finished 8^th in the women’s open pole vaulting competition by reaching a height of 2.8 meters.

Behrend’s track and field program will head to the Edinboro Invitational on January 15.