Smith Places Third, PRs in 5000m at Payton Jordan Invitational

Friday, April 25

Stanford, CA

Gonzaga University

Payton Jordan Invitational (Men Only)

Results

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Smith Places Third, PRs in 5000m at Payton Jordan Invitational

4/25/2025 10:26:00 PM | Track and Field

Results

His 13:34.96 sits comfortably in the Top 30 of the NCAA West Qualifier list

STANFORD, Calif. – Wil Smith was the lone Bulldog in action this week for Gonzaga men's track, racing in the fastest heat of the 5000-meters at the Payton Jordan Invitational on Friday on Cobb Track.

Smith tucked behind the pacer Thomas Boyden (Stanford), pulling ahead after the 3000-meter mark after Boyden dropped out. By the end, Smith would place third but notch a five-second personal best time of 13:34.96, moving closer to James Mwaura's 13:30.02 and become just the second Zag under 13:35.

Among the NCAA West qualifying list, Smith sits comfortably within the Top 40 as his time will likely push him into the preliminary round in May.

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The Zag men will be off for a week before a weekend stint in the state of Oregon. First on May 9, GU will race at the Oregon Twilight in Eugene, the host venue of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The next day, the Bulldogs will venture to Corvallis for the Oregon State Last Chance.

Full results from the Payton Jordan Invitational can be found HERE.

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