University of Oregon
Mt. SAC Relays Multi Events
Klech Finishes Fourth in First Career Decathlon
04/15/11 | Track and Field
AZUSA, Calif. - David Klech set personal bests in three events to finish fourth at the Mt. SAC Relays Decathlon Thursday at Azusa Pacific's Cougar Athletic Stadium.
Competing in his first collegiate decathlon, Klech scored 7,533 points and trailed only Florida's Gray Horn who scored 7,791, Missouri's Lars Risa (7,770) and Chris Randolph of Slo Chiropractic (7,664).
Klech's total was the 10th best by a collegian in the nation this season and was just six points shy of the Oregon career top 10.
The senior from San Ramon, Calif., began day two by winning the 110 hurdles in 13.82 seconds. The time was a personal best and ranked No. 6 overall at Oregon.
He also had PRs in the discus (96-3/29.35m) and pole vault (14-5.25/4.40m). Klech then threw 113-0/34.45m in the javelin and finished the day by winning the 1,500 meters in 4:12.50.
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