AZUSA, Calif. – Stanford's Harrison Williams completed his first decathlon since 2016, scoring 7,682 points at the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific University.
A four-time All-American, Williams competed in his first multi since before he took a redshirt season last year, and placed fourth Thursday after the 10-event competition. Williams was the third collegian in the field, with Olympian Zach Ziemek winning with 8,181.
Williams crept as high as second after winning the pole vault at 17-0 ¾ (5.30 meters) in the eighth event. Over two days, Williams set one personal record, with a discus throw of 137-1 (41.79m), and his Wednesday shot put distance of 44-10 ¼ (13.67m) was his best during a decathlon. Williams' total places him at No. 8 on the collegiate season list.
Williams completed his first decathlon since representing the United States against Germany in the 2016 Thorpe Cup in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Bryan Clay Invitational
At Azusa Pacific University
Decathlon – 1, Zach Ziemek (Adidas) 8,131; 4, Harrison Williams (Stanford) 7,682.
Harrison Williams (event, mark, points):
First day – 100: 11.31, 793; Long jump: 23-11 (7.29m), 883; Shot put: 44-10 ¼ (13.67m), 708; High jump: 6-3 ½ (1.92m), 731; 400: 49.07, 858. First day: 3,973.
Second day – 110 hurdles: 14.64, 894; Discus: 137-1 (41.79m), 701; Pole vault: 17-0 ¾ (5.20m), 972; Javelin: 141-9 (43.21m), 489; 1,500: 4:44.33, 653. Second day: 3,709. Total: 7,682.
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