GOLDEN, Colo. –  Freshman Trace Hanchett won the javelin event, sailing the spear 65.60 meters, or 215 feet, 3 inches, to set the Chadron State school record and lead CSC's performances on day one of the Kit Mayer Classic hosted by Colorado School of Mines in Golden.

Hanchett previously attracted lots of attention at Chadron State's outdoor opener a few weeks ago when he became the college's first athlete to sail the javelin more than 200 feet since 1989. That mark was 62.07 meters, or 203 feet, 5 ¼ inches, but he did even better Friday.

Aside from taking the Chadron State school record, Hanchett's winning throw also is the longest ever at Mines' Stermole Track and Field Complex and his mark takes the lead among Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference throwers this season.  

The Eagles' former javelin record of 206 feet, 8 inches was set by the late Deron Dolfi in 1986. Dolfi went on become a three-time All-American in the javelin. The Stermole Complex record prior to Friday was 207-3 and belonged to Daniel Poh, who competed unattached in 2017. 

Triston Hite, of Grant, Nebraska, joined Hanchett in the event's top five by placing fifth with a throw of 46.20 meters (151-5). In the women's javelin competition, Catherine Bryner of Hemingford, Nebraska was fifth with a mark of 32.97 meters (108-9), just ahead of teammate Kendall Petty at 32.63 (107-1). 

In the men's hammer throw, Parker Gonser placed 10th with a throw of 53.77 meters (176-5) while Christopher Jennings finished just outside the top 10 in 12th at 52.96 meters (173-9). Outside of the throws, freshman triple jumper Camila Salvucci placed third in her event by jumping 11.76 meters (38-7). 

Day two of the Kit Mayer Classic, featuring most of the track events, continues Saturday with field events starting at 10 a.m. and running events resuming at 12 p.m. A live stream is available on the RMAC Network while live results are available online.