CALI, Colombia – Two members of the Monmouth University men's track and field team are set to compete for their respective countries at the World Athletics U20 Championships this week in Cali, Colombia. Luke Hitchcock, an incoming freshman, will represent New Zealand in the 800m, while Evan Niedrowski, a rising sophomore, will be competing with Team USA.
 
Hitchcock placed third at the New Zealand U20 Championships in early March, crossing the line in 1:56.79. He also earned the bronze medal in the 800m at the Daikin Night of 5's event in late March, clocking in with a personal best time of 1:50.35.
 
Niedrowski took home the gold medal in the javelin throw at the USA Track and Field U20 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in late June, achieving a throw of 70.58m. Two weeks earlier, the thrower earned Second Team All-American honors at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, placing 11^th overall with a mark of 70.22m. The Wyomissing, Pa. native's best result on the season came at the Virginia Challenge in April, where he finished third with an effort of 71.42m.
 
Over 1,500 athletes from 141 countries will descend upon the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali throughout the course of the week. The action will be streamed live in certain territories on the World Athletics YouTube and Facebook pages. In the United States, the action can be seen on CNBC and Peacock, while the action in New Zealand can be seen on Sky Sport 1, 2, 3, and Select.
 
World Under-20 Championships
Cali, Columbia
 
Live Results
 
Schedule (all times Eastern)
 
Thursday, Aug. 4
10 a.m.: Men's javelin qualifying – Group A (Niedrowski)
11 a.m.: Men's javelin qualifying – Group B (Niedrowski)
11:05 a.m.: Men's 800m preliminary heats (Hitchcock)
 
Friday, Aug. 5
4:50 p.m.: Men's 800m semi-final (Hitchcock)
6 p.m.: Men's javelin final (Niedrowski)
 
Saturday, Aug. 6
5:16 p.m.: Men's 800m final (Hitchcock)
 
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