BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kiehl Smith was at the front of a field of 44 runners for the 800 meters as the Albion College track & field team competed outdoors for the first time this season in a meet at Birmingham Southern College.

Smith completed his race in 1:55.82, finishing nearly a second ahead of the runner up.

Kejuan Frazier did well in the throwing events, finishing second in the shot put (15.13 meters, 49' 7 ¾") and fourth in the discus (39.41 meters, 129' 3").

Richard Annorat gained third place in the 110 hurdles (15.49) and fifth in the high jump (6' 4 ½").

Andrew Wittland was third in the 5,000 meters (15:43.05).

Gaining fourth place finishers were Trevor Knowles in the triple jump (45' 3 ½") and the 4x100 relay team.

Albion's next competition is March 23 at Indiana Wesleyan University.

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