Fey Shines as Multiple Jayhawks Compete at USATF U20 Nationals

EUGENE, ORE. – The Kansas Track & Field team had athletes compete at the USATF U20 Nationals. 

“We had a talented group of freshmen led by Maddie Fey to represent KU in a great way at the US Under-20 Championship (U20). As they mature, they should be major contributors for KU in the years to come. Maddie would have been selected to represent the USA in the discus and shot at the World U20 Championship if the competition was contested. The competition was a great experience for them to end the freshman year and leading into their sophomore year,” Said Kansas Head Coach Stanley Redwine. 

The week started with Madeleine Fey winning the Women’s Discus with a throw of 53.22m(174’7″). The Kansas Freshman took Runner-Up in the Women’s Shot Put when she threw a mark of 15.67m(51’5″). 

Mia Murray placed 4th in the 3000m Steeplechase, running a new Personal Best time of 10:51.45. The Lincoln, Nebraska, native also runs with the cross country team in the fall.

Blake Wohler ran in the Men’s 5000m, where he placed 7th in the event, running a time of 15:17.32. The Lawrence native won the Rock Chalk Classic this past season in that event. 

Oliver Duffy took 5th place in the Men’s Decathlon with a point total of 6286. The Freshman, who is a New Hampshire native, won 3 events inside the decathlon: 100m, Discus & Long Jump.

Topeka, Kansas native, Aaron Merritt competed in two events during the week, placing 13th in the Men’s 100m, and taking 16th in the Men’s 100m Hurdles. 

Freshman Ryan Whittlesey ran in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase, where he placed 14th overall. Whittlesey, who is coached by his father, ran a new PR with a time of 9:46.42 in the event. 

Madi Snody also competed this week in the Women’s Pole Vault.

UP NEXT:

The Kansas Track & Field Team will have athletes compete at USATF Outdoor Nationals July 31st-August 3rd, in Eugene, Oregon.