ST. LOUIS --- Omar Paramo set a new school record and Michael Reif hit the "B" standard mark to highlight the University of St. Francis men's outdoor track & field performers at the Washington University (Mo.) Distance Carnival on Friday night. Both individuals competed in the 10,000 meter run.

Paramo placed second among 86 runners in the event with a time of 29:44.58. He finished less than three-tenths of a second behind winner Henry Mason of University of Chicago, who crossed the tape at 29:44.34.

Besides establishing the new school record, Paramo also hit the "A" standard mark to qualify for the NAIA National Championships.

Reif, meanwhile, used a 36th place finish and a time of 31:15.70 to gain the "B" mark.

In the 5,000 meter run, Carlos Martinez recorded USF's top time at 15:04.39. That placed his 38th in a field of 174.

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The Saints wrap up the weekend by competing at the Benedictine University Invite on Saturday beginning at 11 am.

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