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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Mason Floria leads decathlon after day one at GLIAC Championships

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Steve Jones Assistant Coach - Jumps | Grand Valley State University Athletics Website

Steve Jones Assistant Coach - Jumps | Grand Valley State University Athletics Website

The opening day of the 2025 GLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Allendale, Michigan has concluded with notable performances. Mason Floria excelled in the initial five events of the men's decathlon, securing the lead with a score of 3,410 points.

Floria began with the men's 100m dash, clocking a personal-best time of 10.83 seconds and earning 899 points. He continued to exhibit strong form in the long jump, recording a distance of 6.48m, which added 693 points. In the shot put event, Floria placed third with a mark of 11.14m, earning 554 points. He continued his consistent performance in the high jump, reaching 1.71m, which garnered 552 points. Floria concluded the day with a fifth-place finish in the 400m dash, adding 712 points and positioning him at the top of the leaderboard at the close of the day.

Floria's participation will continue on the second day of the decathlon competitions, beginning with the 110m hurdles in the morning, followed by events like discus, pole vault, javelin, and the 1500m run throughout the day.

In addition to the decathlon, Grand Valley State University athletes will participate in various other events. Noteworthy events include men's and women's hammer throws, men's long jump, men's and women's pole vaults, and several running events, such as the 3000m steeplechase and 10000m.

Tickets for the championships can be purchased online or in-person, with detailed recaps available post-event. Interested individuals can also follow updates through the @GVSUXCTF accounts on Instagram and X.

For a complete list of athletes and comprehensive event details, further information is accessible online.

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