Xavier University Athletics

Nolan Wins Steeplechase, Sievern Sets Another School Record at Virginia Challenge
04.21.23 | Track and Field
Claire Sievern set the school record in the 1,500-meter on Friday night
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Xavier track and field wrapped up action at the Virginia Challenge on Friday night. The meet was held at Lannigan Field in Charlottesville, Va.
Trevor Nolan won the 3,000-meter steeplechase in a personal-best time of 9:07.15. He now has eight top-10 finishes during his outdoor track and field career with two, first-place finishes (also won the steeplechase at the Jim Vargo Invitational on April 9, 2022).
Claire Sievern set the school record in the 1,500-meter run for the second time in as many meets. She posted a time of 4:25.70 in the invite section of the 1,500-meter run.
Sievern has now set three school records this season. The Evansville, Ind., native also holds Xavier's indoor track record for the one-mile run (4:49.43) and the outdoor track record in the 800-meter run (2:08.60).
1. Trevor Nolan - 3,000-Meter Steeplechase (9:07.15) +
16. Jamie Klavon - 1,500-Meter Run (4:41.36)
21. Claire Sievern - 1,500-Meter Run Invite Section (4:25.70) + !
! school record
+ personal-best time
• Xavier continues its outdoor season at the Drake Relays (April 27-29) and the Clark Wood Open (April 28-29).
Track and Field at Virginia Challenge by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Trevor Nolan won the 3,000-meter steeplechase in a personal-best time of 9:07.15. He now has eight top-10 finishes during his outdoor track and field career with two, first-place finishes (also won the steeplechase at the Jim Vargo Invitational on April 9, 2022).
Claire Sievern set the school record in the 1,500-meter run for the second time in as many meets. She posted a time of 4:25.70 in the invite section of the 1,500-meter run.
Sievern has now set three school records this season. The Evansville, Ind., native also holds Xavier's indoor track record for the one-mile run (4:49.43) and the outdoor track record in the 800-meter run (2:08.60).
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XAVIER RESULTS |
1. Trevor Nolan - 3,000-Meter Steeplechase (9:07.15) +
16. Jamie Klavon - 1,500-Meter Run (4:41.36)
21. Claire Sievern - 1,500-Meter Run Invite Section (4:25.70) + !
! school record
+ personal-best time
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UP NEXT |
• Xavier continues its outdoor season at the Drake Relays (April 27-29) and the Clark Wood Open (April 28-29).
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PHOTOS |
Track and Field at Virginia Challenge by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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