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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 […]

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 […]

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 18th 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 12th 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 […]

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 17th 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 […]

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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Wednesday, June 11, 2025The 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 […]

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 […]

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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
^ World record
Women’s indoor records
DATE | EVENT | ATHLETE | SCHOOL | MARK | |
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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 | |
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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 |
*World indoor best
^ World record
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