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Saturday, December 6
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Buffs Open Indoor Season With Breakthrough Performances in Boston and Golden
December 06, 2025 | Track and Field
Overburg breaks school record; Three lands on CU all-time marks
BOULDERÂ - The University of Colorado track and field program opened the 2025-26 indoor season with a powerful statement across two meets, the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston and the Mines Alumni Classic in Golden. The weekend was highlighted by a school-record performance from James Overberg, three CU all-time marks, and several strong debuts from both veteran and first-year Buffs.
Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener - Boston
Colorado's distance group delivered one of its strongest collective opening weekends in recent years as the Buffs lined up in stacked, nationally competitive fields filled with NCAA champions, All-Americans, and sponsored professionals.
Men's 3000 Meters
Dominic Serem continued the momentum from his breakout cross country season, running 7:45.61, which ranks sixth on CU's all-time performance list. Serem stayed controlled through an aggressive early pace and closed well to establish an early national-level mark.
Isaiah Givens also impressed, running 7:53.07, a strong season opener that positions him firmly on the national radar. Givens navigated the quick early tempo and surged late, giving Colorado a strong 1-2 presence in the event.
Men's 5000 Meters - School Record
The highlight of the Boston trip came from James Overberg, who ran 13:31.63 to break the Colorado school record previously held by CU great Joe Klecker (13:34.10, Feb. 2020). Overberg raced with seasoned precision, staying patient through the early laps before closing decisively to secure the historic mark and establish one of the nation's top early-season times.
Women's 3000 Meters Invitational
Jessie Secor opened her season with a quality 9:06.77 in the Invitational 3000 meters. Facing a field loaded with top NCAA talent, Secor remained steady through the changing pace and delivered a strong final kilometer for a promising early-season performance.
Women's 5000 Meters
Freshman Abbey Nechanicky made her season debut with a breakthrough 15:57.80, besting her previous mark of 16:00.01 and becoming the newest addition to Colorado's all-time list. The performance places her tenth in CU history. Nechanicky handled the crowded, fast-moving field with composure, surging over the final laps to break the 16-minute barrier for the first time.
Mines Alumni Classic - Golden
While CU's distance squad raced on the East Coast, the Buffs' sprints, hurdles, throws, and jumps crews opened their seasons with strong early performances in Golden.
Men's 60-Meter Hurdles
In his first race as a Buff, Antonio Votour delivered one of the top highlights of the weekend, running 8.01 in the final after an 8.02 prelim. His debut places him on CU's all-time list and marks one of the fastest season openers by a Buff hurdler in recent years.
Teegan Malcom, competing in his first collegiate meet, followed with an 8.38 in the final after running 8.42 in prelims.
Men's Weight Throw
Lucas Williams opened his season with power and consistency, unleashing 18.73 meters (61'5½") on his final attempt. The performance moves him to sixth on CU's all-time list and highlights his upward trajectory entering his junior campaign.
Women's Weight Throw
Amanda Opp posted a strong start to her season with a final-round throw of 16.48 meters (54'1"), closing her series with her best attempt of the day.
Women's High Jump
Sophomore Riley Ward cleared 1.75 meters (5'8¾"), just off her collegiate best of 1.76 meters, in a composed season debut that included multiple clutch third-attempt clearances.
FULL COLORADO RESULTS
Boston - Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
Men - 3000 Meters
• Dominic Serem - 7:45.61 (Sixth on CU all-time list)
• Isaiah Givens - 7:53.07
Men - 5000 Meters
• James Overberg - 13:31.63
Colorado school record (previous: 13:34.10, Joe Klecker, 2020)
Women - 3000 Meters
• Jessie Secor – 9:06.77
Women - 5000 Meters
• Abbey Nechanicky – 15:57.80
Tenth on CU all-time list; previous best: 16:00.01
Mines Alumni Classic - Golden
Men - 60 Meter Hurdles
• Antonio Votour - 8.02 (prelims), 8.01 (final)
First race as a Buff; all-time CU performer
• Teegan Malcom - 8.42 (prelims), 8.38 (final)
First collegiate race
Men - 60 Meters
• Johnny Homsy - DNS
Men - Weight Throw
• Lucas Williams - 18.73m (61'5½")
Sixth on CU all-time list
Women - Weight Throw
• Amanda Opp - 16.48m (54'1")
Women - High Jump
• Riley Ward – 1.75m (5'8¾")
Up Next
Colorado returns to action as a full unit in January, opening its home slate at the Potts Invitational, Jan. 16-17 at the Ford Practice Facilities.
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Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener - Boston
Colorado's distance group delivered one of its strongest collective opening weekends in recent years as the Buffs lined up in stacked, nationally competitive fields filled with NCAA champions, All-Americans, and sponsored professionals.
Men's 3000 Meters
Dominic Serem continued the momentum from his breakout cross country season, running 7:45.61, which ranks sixth on CU's all-time performance list. Serem stayed controlled through an aggressive early pace and closed well to establish an early national-level mark.
Isaiah Givens also impressed, running 7:53.07, a strong season opener that positions him firmly on the national radar. Givens navigated the quick early tempo and surged late, giving Colorado a strong 1-2 presence in the event.
Men's 5000 Meters - School Record
The highlight of the Boston trip came from James Overberg, who ran 13:31.63 to break the Colorado school record previously held by CU great Joe Klecker (13:34.10, Feb. 2020). Overberg raced with seasoned precision, staying patient through the early laps before closing decisively to secure the historic mark and establish one of the nation's top early-season times.
Women's 3000 Meters Invitational
Jessie Secor opened her season with a quality 9:06.77 in the Invitational 3000 meters. Facing a field loaded with top NCAA talent, Secor remained steady through the changing pace and delivered a strong final kilometer for a promising early-season performance.
Women's 5000 Meters
Freshman Abbey Nechanicky made her season debut with a breakthrough 15:57.80, besting her previous mark of 16:00.01 and becoming the newest addition to Colorado's all-time list. The performance places her tenth in CU history. Nechanicky handled the crowded, fast-moving field with composure, surging over the final laps to break the 16-minute barrier for the first time.
Mines Alumni Classic - Golden
While CU's distance squad raced on the East Coast, the Buffs' sprints, hurdles, throws, and jumps crews opened their seasons with strong early performances in Golden.
Men's 60-Meter Hurdles
In his first race as a Buff, Antonio Votour delivered one of the top highlights of the weekend, running 8.01 in the final after an 8.02 prelim. His debut places him on CU's all-time list and marks one of the fastest season openers by a Buff hurdler in recent years.
Teegan Malcom, competing in his first collegiate meet, followed with an 8.38 in the final after running 8.42 in prelims.
Men's Weight Throw
Lucas Williams opened his season with power and consistency, unleashing 18.73 meters (61'5½") on his final attempt. The performance moves him to sixth on CU's all-time list and highlights his upward trajectory entering his junior campaign.
Women's Weight Throw
Amanda Opp posted a strong start to her season with a final-round throw of 16.48 meters (54'1"), closing her series with her best attempt of the day.
Women's High Jump
Sophomore Riley Ward cleared 1.75 meters (5'8¾"), just off her collegiate best of 1.76 meters, in a composed season debut that included multiple clutch third-attempt clearances.
FULL COLORADO RESULTS
Boston - Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
Men - 3000 Meters
• Dominic Serem - 7:45.61 (Sixth on CU all-time list)
• Isaiah Givens - 7:53.07
Men - 5000 Meters
• James Overberg - 13:31.63
Colorado school record (previous: 13:34.10, Joe Klecker, 2020)
Women - 3000 Meters
• Jessie Secor – 9:06.77
Women - 5000 Meters
• Abbey Nechanicky – 15:57.80
Tenth on CU all-time list; previous best: 16:00.01
Mines Alumni Classic - Golden
Men - 60 Meter Hurdles
• Antonio Votour - 8.02 (prelims), 8.01 (final)
First race as a Buff; all-time CU performer
• Teegan Malcom - 8.42 (prelims), 8.38 (final)
First collegiate race
Men - 60 Meters
• Johnny Homsy - DNS
Men - Weight Throw
• Lucas Williams - 18.73m (61'5½")
Sixth on CU all-time list
Women - Weight Throw
• Amanda Opp - 16.48m (54'1")
Women - High Jump
• Riley Ward – 1.75m (5'8¾")
Up Next
Colorado returns to action as a full unit in January, opening its home slate at the Potts Invitational, Jan. 16-17 at the Ford Practice Facilities.
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