TicketsEUGENE, Ore. – University of Cincinnati distance runner Aaron Bienenfeld and multi-events athlete Damien Berthenet closed out their Bearcats careers on day one of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Berthenet started off the day reaggravating an injury in the long jump event of the decathlon and had to unfortunately remove himself from the competition. He competed in the first three events to score a total of 1,891 points. However, due to not finishing the decathlon, his final score will be a DNF (did not finish).
Competing in his third NCAA Championships this season, Bienenfeld got off to a strong start in the 10,000 meter run but finished his last race as Bearcat in 17th place with a final time of 28:33.05.
CINCINNATI RESULTS - WEDNESDAY
Men's 10,000 meter run
17. Aaron Bienenfeld - 28:33.05
#1 Decathlon 100m Dash
23. Damien Berthenet - 12.38 (578 pts)
#2 Decathlon Long Jump
22. Damien Berthenet - 6.11 meters (610 pts)
#3 Decathlon Shot Put
14. Damien Berthenet - 13.59 meters (703 pts)
#4 Decathlon High Jump
DNF- Damien Berthenet
#4 Decathlon 400 Meter
DNF- Damien Berthenet
UP NEXT - THURSDAY'S COMPETITION
Caisja Chandler will compete in the semifinals of both the 100 meter and 200 meter dash for a chance to race in the finals on Saturday, June 12th.
Watch • Live Results
100m Dash Semifinals • 4:46 p.m. PT / 7:46 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
200m Dash Semifinals • 5:44 p.m. PT / 8:44 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
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Berthenet started off the day reaggravating an injury in the long jump event of the decathlon and had to unfortunately remove himself from the competition. He competed in the first three events to score a total of 1,891 points. However, due to not finishing the decathlon, his final score will be a DNF (did not finish).
Not the outcome expected for the end of my college career, but the perfect place. Time to rest, recover, enjoy some track & field and then move on. Proud to be a Bearcat. Thank you for the support and this opportunity. Much love @GoBearcatsTFXC https://t.co/gYe5Kof6MM
— Damien (@damdeca) June 9, 2021
Competing in his third NCAA Championships this season, Bienenfeld got off to a strong start in the 10,000 meter run but finished his last race as Bearcat in 17th place with a final time of 28:33.05.
CINCINNATI RESULTS - WEDNESDAY
Men's 10,000 meter run
17. Aaron Bienenfeld - 28:33.05
#1 Decathlon 100m Dash
23. Damien Berthenet - 12.38 (578 pts)
#2 Decathlon Long Jump
22. Damien Berthenet - 6.11 meters (610 pts)
#3 Decathlon Shot Put
14. Damien Berthenet - 13.59 meters (703 pts)
#4 Decathlon High Jump
DNF- Damien Berthenet
#4 Decathlon 400 Meter
DNF- Damien Berthenet
UP NEXT - THURSDAY'S COMPETITION
Caisja Chandler will compete in the semifinals of both the 100 meter and 200 meter dash for a chance to race in the finals on Saturday, June 12th.
Watch • Live Results
100m Dash Semifinals • 4:46 p.m. PT / 7:46 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
200m Dash Semifinals • 5:44 p.m. PT / 8:44 p.m. ET
Caisja Chandler
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For up to the minute updates, follow UC Track & Field/Cross Country (@GoBearcatsTFXC) on Twitter, Facebook (GoBearcatsTFXC) and Instagram (GoBearcatsTFXC) and join in the conversation by using the hashtag #Bearcats.