Three Buffs Take Part In BU Valentine Invitational

Friday, February 13

Boston, Mass.

Colorado

David Hemery Valentine Invitational

Photo by: Nick Alvarado

February 13, 2026 | Track and Field

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By: Curtis Snyder, Associate AD/Athletic Communications

BOSTON – The Colorado Buffaloes track & field team sent three men to compete in the 2026 Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational Friday at the BU Track & Tennis Center.

Antonio Votour took part in the 60m Hurdles, Lucas Williams the Weight Throw and Jake Liebert in the 5000 meter run.

Votour was the top college finisher in his heat, Williams was less than 3 inches from his PR, which ranks No. 3 in CU history, and Liebert was just over a second off his own PR, which ranks No. 2 all-time.

"Lucas in the throws had a great and consistent series and is leaving up," CU head coach Sean Carlson said. "Jake is very fit and learning the tactics of racing. We're in a good spot when he's disappointed running a 13:34 as a redshirt freshman."

HOW IT HAPPENED

Antonio Votour was the first up in the 60m Hurdles and he was the top college finisher in his heat in a time of 8:35, advancing to the final, where he ran a time of 8:40.

Lucas Williams took part in the Weight Throw and put up a mark of 19.38m, or 63 feet-7.0 inches, just 2.75 inches off his personal best, which is third best in CU history. His mark was second best at the meet.

Jake Liebert was last up in the 5000 meter open and finished fourth in his heat in a time of 13:34.18, just 1.17 off his PR which is second-best in CU history.

UP NEXT

The women are up next, with Amanda Opp taking part in the Weight Throw and Avery Pearson in the 800 meters.

RESULTS

Antonio Votour – 60m Hurdles – 8:35 (Heat 3 Preliminaries) & 8.40 (Final)
Lucas Williams – Weight Throw – 19.38m or 63-7.0
Jake Liebert – 5000 meters – 13:34.18