Miller Moss Claims Heptathlon Title at JRF Multi-Event Challenge

Jan. 26, 2008

Clemson, SC – Miller Moss fell just short of an NCAA qualifying mark, but scored enough points to win the heptathlon title at the JRF Multi-Event Challenge. It marks the first time the heptathlon title has been claimed by a Clemson men’s athlete in the five-year history of the meet.

Moss scored 5,184 points over the seven-event competition, just 16 points shy of an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. He also moved into fourth place on Clemson’s all-time heptathlon performance list with his point total from this weekend.

The Sumter, SC product had personal bests in the 60m hurdles and pole vault before finishing strong with a time of 2:47.14 in the 1000m run. Moss’ time in the high hurdles was 8.95, seventh-best among the competitors. He again showed his ability to battle after clearing two pole vault heights on his final attempt. He eventually ended up with a personal best clearance of 14’1.25″.

Mike Feathers finished second in the heptathlon with 4,979 points. The red-shirt junior was solid throughout the competition. He was third in the 60m hurdles after posting a time of 8.59. Feathers also ran 2:50.22 in the 1000m run to close out strong on the final day of competition.

Joey O’Rourke (4,499) finished seventh and eighth, respectively, for the Tigers.

The men’s team will return to competition next weekend at the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, NC. The meet will be held on the University of North Carolina campus.