PORTLAND, Ore. --- The Portland Pilots men's and women's track and field teams open their outdoor season this weekend at three different meets. The Teddy Opener at Roosevelt High School and the Linfield IceBreaker in McMinnville will both be held on Friday, while the Willamette Open will take place on Saturday in Salem.
Junior Jeff Thies has had a successful 2017 indoor season thus far, leaving his mark in the record books as he ranks fifth all-time in the 3000m (8:03.36), eighth all-time in the mile (4:07.73), and ninth all-time in the 5000m (14:04.01). He will compete Friday at the Teddy Opener in the 2K Steeplechase.