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Gallagher Breaks 46-Year Old School Record in 800m

BOSTON, Mass. — broke a 46-year old school record, running the first-ever sub-1:50 indoor 800m in Boston College history today at the David Hemery Valentine Invite.

Gallagher's 1:49.53 performance bested the previous record, held by Keith Francis and set back in 1975. logged a PR in the 800m (1:53.78), while ran 1:54.35.

In the 400m, ran a season-best in the 400m, crossing the finish line in 48.56 seconds - the fifth-fastest time in BC history. Max Mcquide (49.57) and (50.81) also posted personal bests in the 400m.

placed seventh in the 60m dash clocking 6.