BOSTON – A University of Delaware distance runner made history Saturday, smashing the school’s 5,000-meter record at the Valentine Invitational track meet.
Marie-Theres Gruber, competing for the Blue Hens track and field program, demolished the previous program standard in the 5K during the Boston competition. Her record-breaking performance highlighted a strong day for Delaware athletics.
The Blue Hens didn’t stop there, as three additional athletes secured spots among the program’s all-time top-10 performances in their respective events during Saturday’s meet.
The Valentine Invitational provided an excellent stage for Delaware’s track and field team to showcase their talents against quality competition, with Gruber’s historic run leading the way for the Blue Hens’ impressive showing.
