Union College junior David Bates won the 800 meters with a time of 2:04.40 at the Middlebury Winter Classic, nearly two seconds ahead of second place. He also placed third in the mile, crossing the line in 4:31.17 behind only a Division II runner and an unattached runner for the best mile time in the Liberty League so far this season. In addition, he led off the 4x400 relay that placed third with a time of 3:38.54.