UMD’s Van Kempen completes record breaking race in California

Spencer Pierce WDIO

UMD's Jack Van Kempen claiming first place in Friday's Bulldog Open men's 5k.

UMD track and field is enjoying sunny California at the Bryan Clay invite this week, and perhaps no athlete is enjoying themselves more than Jack Van Kempen.

Van Kempen set a personal and school record of 14:33.95 in the men’s 5K.

On Thursday, seven Bulldogs including Van Kempen registered PR’s.