SAN ANTONIO, TX (03.05.22) - The UT Dallas men's and women's track team kicked off their spring season at the Trinity Invitational on Saturday.
 
Trent Sakakini set a Comet record in the 1500-meter, placing second overall, with a time of 3:57:50. Matthew Chimitt ran a 4:06:08 and Mitch Carter ran a 4:20.64.
 
Sakakini also led the Comets with a 1:57.45 in the 800-meter, placing third overall at the meet. Justin Ardis finished in 2:00:97. Nathaniel Brim ran a 2:03.53. Matthew Chimitt had a 2:06.12 and Mitch Carter ran a 2:09.05.
 
Devan Bailey had an impressive outing breaking another Comet school record in the 10000-meter, placing third overall at the meet with a time of 33:02.63. Andres Uriegas finished fifth with a time of 33:24.72 and Griffin Davis clocked a 33:54.91 finishing sixth.
 
Jayden Chambless came in fourth for the Comets in the 5000-meter with a time of 16:16.43. Rohan Springer ran a 17:23.42.
 
Muaaz Makda finished placed seventh in the 400-meter with a personal best running a 49.99 which is a school record.
 
Rebecca Betanzo led the Comet women in the 800-meter running a 2:38.93 setting a UTD school record.
 
Abbey Whittle finished the 100m dash in 15.62 and ran a 32.26 in the 200m dash for the Comet women.
 
Brynne Blackmar led the Comets in the javelin throw with a 29.10-meter throw.
 
The Comets will return to action on Saturday, March 19, at the Ice Breaker Classic, hosted by UT Tyler.