Men's Track & Field Opens Virginia Challenge

Friday, April 17

Charlottesville, Va.

10:30 a.m.

Bucknell University

Virginia Challenge

Photo by: Steven Schoenfelder

4/17/2026 9:00:00 PM | Men's Track and Field

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- Bucknell men's track & field sent a select group of sprinters and hurdlers to the elite Virginia Challenge this weekend and the Bison held their own against some of the best in the Mid-Atlantic and South. Two Bison, Ethan Knight and Luke Petryna, competed on Friday.

Results

"It was a good day for the team," said sprints coach Richard Alexander. "Hopefully, we carry that momentum tomorrow in Virginia and this weekend at the ECAC-IC4A Championships."

Petryna has been one of the breakout sprinters of the 2025-26 season and the sophomore continued that streak against top-notch competition. The sophomore speedster recorded 10.79 in the 100-meter dash to finish second in his heat and 18th overall.

Knight competed in the 400-meter hurdles and placed 37th. The sophomore ran 56.25.

Bucknell completes the Virginia Challenge with a host of events.