Samuel Knowles (Widener / So. / Ephrata, Pa.) took to the track this weekend in the 400-meter dash at the Widener Invitational. Knowles took home first place and a new Widener school record after his performance. The 47.07 run by Knowles was a 24-year-old record held by Ray Crooms (1999) and Mike Schmidt (2005). Knowles’ time ranks No. 5 in the nation and No. 1 in the MAC.