UST Track and Field hit the jets to California for the Occidental Distance Carnival this past Saturday. The Celts were only featured in the 5000m race and shined setting a school record from Jhancarlos Carpio.

Jhancarlos Carpio led all Celts in the 5000m event setting the school record. Carpio ran 15:02.82 smashing the record by 20 seconds in the Mens 5000m. James Urbina also dipped under the old record running 15:05.52, both currently sit 5th and 6th overall in the SCAC Conference. Lucas Wolf also ran the event in a speedy 15:31.39 and finished 93rd. Lastly, behind Wolf was Hector Solis who clocked 15:38.25 to place 108th. 

Up next, track and field returns home for the Texas Southern Relays. Follow ustcelts.com for all updates.