The Charlotte 49ers men’s and women’s track and field programs participated in the Charlotte 49er Classic Thursday, March 14 through Saturday, March 16 at the Irwin Belk and Track Center.
Day One: Upperclassmen set the pace
In the first five events of the men’s decathlon, junior Robert Yardley led all competitors with 3,274 points. Yardley managed to set new personal records in the long jump and shot-put events finishing first overall in both. The Florida native finished fourth in the 400m, third in the 100m and second in the high jump.
Senior Desirae Rowell paced the field in the women’s heptathlon with 2,999 points through the first four events.