Cal Athletics
Bears Set To Host 122nd Big Meet
Cal & Stanford To Compete In Annual Showcase
BERKELEY --- On Saturday, April 9, California & Stanford will renew their rivalry at Edwards Stadium in the 122nd edition of the Big Meet.
The Bears will be working on their fourth consecutive victory over the Cardinal in the men's competition - which dates back to 1893 - while the California women will look to earn their second victory in three seasons and 13th overall since the series began in 1980.
"The Big Meet, one of the oldest track meets in the country, has a history & legacy that both universities take pride in," Director of Track Tony Sandoval said when asked about the significance of the competition.
"Many an Olympian or national champion began his or her emergence by competing head to head in this dual meet. Every event, every point and every athlete matters in this total team effort. The fans and alumni come from all over to enjoy this version of the Cal-Stanford rivalry!"
NOTES & FIGURES
In the 121st edition of the Big Meet, junior Thomas Joyce led the California men to its third straight win over Stanford, 101-62. Joyce won the 1500 Meters & 3000 Meters on the day, setting a 1500 school and Big Meet record (3:39.43) & a 3000 PR (8:00.50) in the process. On the women's side, Stanford was able to defeat Cal, 111-49.
In total, the Bears were able to record 14 event victories - 11 for the men and three for the women.
Last season's full recap can be found by clicking HERE.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Big Meet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with the Women's & Men's Hammer kicking off the Field events. The Women's & Men's 3000 Meter Steeplechase will lead the way for the Running events with a 1 p.m. scheduled start. The full event schedule can be found HERE. Additionally, meet programs will be available on Saturday that will contain the event schedule, meet records and Edwards Stadium high marks.
LIVE RESULTS
During the Big Meet, fans will be able to track results online by using the following link: http://calbea.rs/1SAYBrU.
RANDY ZIRALDO MEMORIAL
Prior to the start of the Running events, Cal will take time to remember former Cal assistant coach Randy Ziraldo, who passed away in mid-February at the age of 65. The memorial is scheduled to begin at 12:50 p.m.
NEXT UP
After the Big Meet, Cal will head to the Midwest to participate in the Kansas Relays (Apri 15-16) before concluding its home meet schedule with the Brutus Hamilton Challenge & Open on April 22-23.
The Bears will be working on their fourth consecutive victory over the Cardinal in the men's competition - which dates back to 1893 - while the California women will look to earn their second victory in three seasons and 13th overall since the series began in 1980.
"The Big Meet, one of the oldest track meets in the country, has a history & legacy that both universities take pride in," Director of Track Tony Sandoval said when asked about the significance of the competition.
"Many an Olympian or national champion began his or her emergence by competing head to head in this dual meet. Every event, every point and every athlete matters in this total team effort. The fans and alumni come from all over to enjoy this version of the Cal-Stanford rivalry!"
NOTES & FIGURES
- Men's Series: California leads Stanford, 69-50-2
- Women's Series: Stanford leads California, 23-12
- California owns the largest winning streak in the series (men's team won 25 straight from 1972-96) and the widest margin of victory in both series (85 points for the women in 1980; 81 points for the men in 1983)
- Since the women's Big Meet began in 1980, there have been 19 competition sweeps - 11 by Cal (last time: 2014) and 8 by Stanford (last time: 2012)
In the 121st edition of the Big Meet, junior Thomas Joyce led the California men to its third straight win over Stanford, 101-62. Joyce won the 1500 Meters & 3000 Meters on the day, setting a 1500 school and Big Meet record (3:39.43) & a 3000 PR (8:00.50) in the process. On the women's side, Stanford was able to defeat Cal, 111-49.
In total, the Bears were able to record 14 event victories - 11 for the men and three for the women.
Last season's full recap can be found by clicking HERE.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Big Meet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with the Women's & Men's Hammer kicking off the Field events. The Women's & Men's 3000 Meter Steeplechase will lead the way for the Running events with a 1 p.m. scheduled start. The full event schedule can be found HERE. Additionally, meet programs will be available on Saturday that will contain the event schedule, meet records and Edwards Stadium high marks.
LIVE RESULTS
During the Big Meet, fans will be able to track results online by using the following link: http://calbea.rs/1SAYBrU.
RANDY ZIRALDO MEMORIAL
Prior to the start of the Running events, Cal will take time to remember former Cal assistant coach Randy Ziraldo, who passed away in mid-February at the age of 65. The memorial is scheduled to begin at 12:50 p.m.
NEXT UP
After the Big Meet, Cal will head to the Midwest to participate in the Kansas Relays (Apri 15-16) before concluding its home meet schedule with the Brutus Hamilton Challenge & Open on April 22-23.
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