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Brand, Purcell led Dutch at track & field triangular

Story Links WAVERLY — Getting two event wins from both Kaleb Brand (fifth year, Mount Vernon) and Kale Purcell (senior, Holton, Kan.), the Central College men’s and women’s track and field team took eight individual titles at a triangular meet hosted by Wartburg College Friday. Central and Wartburg were joined by Simpson […]

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WAVERLY — Getting two event wins from both Kaleb Brand (fifth year, Mount Vernon) and Kale Purcell (senior, Holton, Kan.), the Central College men’s and women’s track and field team took eight individual titles at a triangular meet hosted by Wartburg College Friday.

Central and Wartburg were joined by Simpson College at Friday’s triangular. Multiple key contributors were not competing for the Dutch.

Brand won both the men’s 400 meters (48.31 seconds) and the men’s 200 meters (21.86 seconds). Purcell swept the triple jump (47 feet, 1 inch) and long jump (22-7.75).

Gunner Meyer’s (junior, Fairbank, Wapsie Valley HS) high jump clearance of 6-4.75 gave the Dutch men a fifth individual title.

On the women’s side, Mary Gustason (junior, Marion, Linn-Mar HS) won the 100-meter dash in 12.37 seconds. She led off the winning 4×100-meter relay that won in 47.90 seconds. She was joined by Ava Parkins (sophomore, Monmouth, Ill., Burlington Notre Dame [Iowa] HS), Danika Arnold (freshman, Glenwood) and Emily McMartin (junior, Pella).

Alivia Roerdink (junior, Tiffin, Ohio, Hopewell-Loudon HS) also was victorious in the 800 meters (2:16.47).

Central travels to Indianola next weekend for the American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The three-day event starts on Thursday.

Top-three finishes – women

100 meters – 1. Mary Gustason, 12.37

200 meters – 2. Emily McMartin, 25.17

400 meters – 2. Emily McMartin, 56.76; 3. Ava Parkins, 58.09

800 meters – 1. Alivia Roerdink, 2:16.47; 3. Riley Packer, 2:20.82

3000-meter steeplechase – 2. Abby Halverson, 12:52.90; 3. Chloe Ristau, 13:03.35

4×100-meter relay – 1. Mary Gustason/Ava Parkins/Danika Arnold/Emily McMartin, 47.90

Triple jump – 2. Ella Jumper, 30-9

Long jump – 2. Jasmyn Williams, 17-4.25

Top-three finishes – men

200 meters – 1. Kaleb Brand, 21.86

400 meters – 1. Kaleb Brand, 48.31

110-meter hurdles – 2. Grant Miller, 14.52; 3. Connor Miklos, 14.57

Discus throw – 3. Alier Agau, 138-8

Hammer throw – 3. Alex Zarlatanes, 144-6

High jump – 1. Gunner Meyer, 6-4.75

Triple jump – 1. Kale Purcell, 47-1; 3. Jackson Tavegia, 42-2.75

Long jump – 1. Kale Purcell, 22-7.75; 3. Owen Tomko, 21-2

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Murphy Finishes Sixth in Semifinal Heat of 1500 Meters at NCAA Championships Get Underway

Story Links EUGENE, Ore.—Villanova kicked off four days of competition at the 2025 NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships with national semifinal heats of the 1500 meters on Wednesday afternoon. Fifth year distance runner Liam Murphy (Millstone, N.J.) finished sixth in his heat and showed elite speed with a final lap […]

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EUGENE, Ore.—Villanova kicked off four days of competition at the 2025 NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships with national semifinal heats of the 1500 meters on Wednesday afternoon. Fifth year distance runner Liam Murphy (Millstone, N.J.) finished sixth in his heat and showed elite speed with a final lap of 51.13. It is the third straight year that Murphy has been an outdoor qualifier for the NCAA Championships in the 1500 meters.

Murphy was an automatic qualifier for the semifinal round after two races at the NCAA East Preliminary in Jacksonville, Fla. two weeks ago. He raced in the first of two heats at Hayward Field on Wednesday and produced a closing 400 meters which shows why he has been on the cusp of a World Athletics Championship qualifying mark this season. Murphy’s final lap of 51.13 in his semifinal heat is just over three seconds faster than his bell lap of 54.18 at the Raleigh Relays earlier this year when he set the collegiate record of 3:33.02 in the 1500 meters.

By this point of the season any section of an event is going to be a strong one filled with competitors capable of winning a national title. That was true of the first heat in the 1500 meters, which featured nine runners (out of 12) who had run faster than 3:40 this season and five who were under 3:35 during their collegiate careers. The race went out slow for two-plus laps and the entire field came through the first seven meters in just over two minutes. Less than three-quarters of a second separated one through twelve in the ranks with both 800 meters left and at the bell.

It was almost as crowded at the finish line and Murphy was less than one-tenth of a second behind the runners who came in fourth and fifth in the race. Murphy wound up 18^th overall in the semifinal round and will earn honorable mention All-America honors when those accolades are officially announced next week.

Murphy set the collegiate record of 3:33.02 at the Raleigh Relays on March 27 and is a qualifier for the USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene from July 31-August 3. The top athletes coming out of that meet will be selected for the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo in September. Murphy’s PR and collegiate record is just two-hundredths of a second off the World Championship qualifying time of 3:33 flat.

Villanova continues competition at the NCAA Championships on Thursday night when senior women’s distance runner Sadie Sigfstead (Edmonton, Alta.) runs in the championship race of the 10000 meters. It is the second straight year that Sigfstead is running in this race. She came in 12^th in her outdoor NCAA Championships debut last season and has run a PR of 32:39.54 this season.

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Bair Adds NCAA Record Holder To His Resume On Day One Of The Outdoor Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – Mississippi State track and field concluded the first day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships, with athletes competing in the decathlon, 800m and javelin. Peyton Bair was the first Bulldog to compete in the championships, kicking the day off in the decathlon. Bair broke the NCAA Decathlon 100m record in his first race […]

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EUGENE, Ore. – Mississippi State track and field concluded the first day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships, with athletes competing in the decathlon, 800m and javelin.

Peyton Bair was the first Bulldog to compete in the championships, kicking the day off in the decathlon.

Bair broke the NCAA Decathlon 100m record in his first race of the day, earning a personal best of 10.25. He also broke the meet record, which he set at last year’s championships.

He has maintained the lead throughout the day, after earning a wind-legal long jump personal best of 7.28m. He also matched his high jump personal best with a 2.01m clearance.

Bair finished the day in the 400m, running another personal best of 46.00. He leads the field by 287 points, closing out day one with 4,479 points next to his name. He will resume competition in the 110m hurdles decathlon tomorrow morning.

Sam Navarro made his NCAA debut in a big way, running a massive personal best of 1:45.32 for the fastest time qualifying spot in the 800m final. This performance makes Navarro’s third consecutive personal best performance in as many meets, dropping over a second off his East First Rounds time. Navarro will compete in the 800m final on Friday evening.

Rémi Rougetet and Tuomas Närhi continued competition in the javelin, with Rougetet earning second-team All-American honors.

The women will begin competition tomorrow afternoon, beginning with Marie Rougetet in the hammer. She enters the field seeded 17^th nationally and will be the final thrower in the first section.

Nelly Jemeli will touch the track later that afternoon in the 3000m steeplechase, with Jessicka Woods closing out the day in the 400m hurdles, both being semifinals.

For more information on the Mississippi State track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow “HailStateTF” on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.

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Johnson Places 22nd in 400 Hurdles at NCAAs

Story Links PHOTO GALLERY EVENT RESULTS (PDF) EUGENE, Ore. – Graduate student Marcus Johnson was 22nd overall in the first round of the 400 hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday evening at Hayward Field. In the process, he […]

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EUGENE, Ore. – Graduate student Marcus Johnson was 22nd overall in the first round of the 400 hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday evening at Hayward Field. In the process, he concluded his prolific career at Binghamton and will earn honorable mention All-America honors when the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association (USTFCCCA) makes their official announcement following the four-day meet.

Running in the second of three eight-runner heats, Johnson was seventh with a time of 52.27. The top two finishers in each heat – plus the next three fastest times, advanced to Friday’s final round.

The USTFCCCA will make its All-America announcement on Monday. Places 1-8 in each individual event earn first-team accolades while finishers 9-16 receive second-team status. Places 17-24, meanwhile, earn honorable mention distinction.

Johnson is the first Binghamton men’s track & field athlete to qualify for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships since Dan Schaffer in the 5,000 during the 2022 season. He is also the team’s fifth NCAA Division I outdoor qualifier all time, joining Schaffer, pole vaulter Rory Quiller (2006-08) as well as middle distance runners Erik van Ingen (2010-12) and Jesse Garn (2015-16).

For his career, Johnson is a five-time America East champion and two-time NCAA East Region qualifier. At last month’s conference outdoor meet, he was named the Most Outstanding Men’s Track Athlete.

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Park Center Boys Volleyball Loses State Tournament Opener

4:16 PM | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 The Park Center boys volleyball team qualified for the first MSHSL sanctioned state tournament. The Pirates are the eighth seed for the tournament and though they were competitive in the first two sets, they lost to top seed Eden Prairie 25-19, 25-18, 25-14 in the quarterfinal round. Park […]

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The Park Center boys volleyball team qualified for the first MSHSL sanctioned state tournament.

The Pirates are the eighth seed for the tournament and though they were competitive in the first two sets, they lost to top seed Eden Prairie 25-19, 25-18, 25-14 in the quarterfinal round.

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Faces of Coronado Recreation Services: Tiara Gonzales

Meet Tiara Gonzales, a Recreation Specialist who has quickly become a valued and versatile member of the Parks & Beaches Division since joining the team in March 2025. Born and raised in San Diego, Tiara brings both local roots and fresh perspective to her role. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego […]

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Meet Tiara Gonzales, a Recreation Specialist who has quickly become a valued and versatile member of the Parks & Beaches Division since joining the team in March 2025.

Born and raised in San Diego, Tiara brings both local roots and fresh perspective to her role. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego and currently pursuing her master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University, Tiara’s educational background is matched by her passion for community engagement and event planning.

Her positive attitude, flexibility, and eagerness to adapt to the many moving parts of her position have made her a standout addition to the division. Whether she’s checking on parks or stepping in to support colleagues, Tiara consistently approaches her work with enthusiasm and professionalism.

“I was drawn to Coronado because of the small community feel,” Tiara shares. “I love being part of special days and events that spark joy for the community.” From local celebrations to seasonal programs, she finds purpose in the details that create meaningful moments for residents and visitors alike.

Outside of work, Tiara stays active as a high school softball coach and enjoys time with her husband and their dog, Zeus. A fun fact? Her family runs a non-profit horse sanctuary, further reflecting her compassionate nature and commitment to giving back.

We’re lucky to have Tiara on our team. Her dedication, upbeat energy, and community-centered spirit continue to make a positive impact every day. Thank you, Tiara, for all that you do!

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Every DI track and field record broken in 2025

Share After 20-plus collegiate records fell in 2023 and 25-plus records in 2024, the 2025 track and field season figures to continue the record-shattering performances. Here’s a list of every collegiate record broken during the 2024-25 DI track and field season. Women’s outdoor records DATE EVENT ATHLETE SCHOOL MARK 2/22/25 60 meterhurdles Inara Ukawuba California […]

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After 20-plus collegiate records fell in 2023 and 25-plus records in 2024, the 2025 track and field season figures to continue the record-shattering performances. Here’s a list of every collegiate record broken during the 2024-25 DI track and field season.

Women’s outdoor records

DATE	EVENT	ATHLETE	SCHOOL	MARK
2/22/25	60 meter hurdles	Inara Ukawuba	California	8.46s
3/29/25	4×800 meter relay	Liam Anna Podojil Ainsley Erzen Sanu Jallow Analisse Batista	Arkansas	8:16.12	WATCH
3/29/25	Pole vault	Brynn King	Roberts Wesleyan	4.75m	WATCH
4/18/25	3000 meter steeplechase	Doris Lemngole	Alabama	9:10.13
4/25/25	300 meter hurdles	Saira Prince	Arkansas	39.63s	WATCH
4/26/25	Mile	Şilan Ayyildiz	Oregon	4:25.50
5/3/25	Pole vault	Amanda Moll	Washington	4.76m	WATCH
5/19/25	Pole vault	Amanda Moll	Washington	4.78m	WATCH

Men’s outdoor records

DATE	EVENT	ATHLETE	SCHOOL	MARK
2/15/25	Weight throw	Ryan Johnson	Iowa	24.59m
2/22/25	60 meters	Chase Williams	California	6.86s
3/27/25	1500 meters	Liam Murphy	Villanova	3:33.02	WATCH
3/29/25	10,000 meters	Ishmael Kipkurui	New Mexico	26:50.21	WATCH
4/13/25	Discus	Mykolas Alekna	California	75.56m^	WATCH
4/18/25	5,000 meters	Habtom Samuel	New Mexico	13:05.87	WATCH
6/11/25	Decathlon 100 meters	Peyton Bair	Mississippi State	10.25	WATCH

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Women’s indoor records

DATE	EVENT	ATHLETE	SCHOOL	MARK
12/7/24	5000 meters	Doris Lemngole	Alabama	14:52.57	WATCH
2/14/25	Distance Medley Relay (DMR)	Carmen Alder, Meghan Hunter, Tessa Buswell, Riley Chamberlain	BYU	10:37.58*	WATCH
2/15/25	Mile	Şilan Ayyildiz	Oregon	4:23.46	WATCH
2/15/25	Pole Vault	Amanda Moll	Washington	4.88m	WATCH
2/21/25	Distance Medley Relay (DMR)	Julia Nielsen, Moriah Oliveira, Mia Barnett, Silan Ayyildiz	Oregon	10:42.05	WATCH
2/28/25	Pole Vault	Amanda Moll	Washington	4.91m	WATCH
3/15/25	400 meters	Isabella Whittaker	Arkansas	49.24s	WATCH

*All-conditions best (ran on oversized track)

Men’s indoor records

DATE	EVENT	ATHLETE	SCHOOL	MARK
12/7/24	3000 meters	Ethan Strand	North Carolina	7:30.15	WATCH
1/18/25	600 yards	Jenoah McKiver	Florida	1:05.75*	WATCH
1/18/25	1000 meters	Tinoda Matsatsa	Georgetown	2:16.84	WATCH
2/1/25	Mile	Ethan Strand	North Carolina	3:48.32	WATCH
2/1/25	1500m	Ethan Strand	North Carolina	3:33.41	WATCH
2/8/25	1500m	Gary Martin	Virginia	3:33.41	WATCH
2/14/25	Distance Medley Relay (DMR)	Ronan McMahon-Staggs, Bodi Ligons, Kyle Reinheimer, Nathan Green	Washington	9:14.10^	WATCH
2/21/25	Distance Medley Relay (DMR)	Wes Porter, Alex Sherman, Conor Murphy, Gary Martin	Virginia	9:14.19	WATCH