In wrapping up an action-packed weekend, Concordia Track & Field showcased nine athletes at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational. It was a cap to the final weekend prior to the GPAC Championships.
Bulldogs such as Abi Wohlgemuth, Jonny Jurchen and the men's DMR took advantage of one final meet prior to the GPAC Championships. They improved their standing nationally while competing at the Concordia Invite.
NAIA pole vault leader Mayson Ostermeyer was named NAIA National and GPAC Field Athlete of the Week on Feb. 5. Ostermeyer has eclipsed 16 feet at each meet this indoor season.
The fourth and final home meet of the 2024-25 indoor season for Concordia Track & Field will unfold on Friday. Athletes from nine institutions are scheduled to compete at the Concordia Indoor Invite.
Addie Reimer made a run at a school record as part of a breakthrough day at the Beile Classic for Concordia high jumpers. Reimer put a new automatic national qualifying standard on the board and was one of eight first-place Bulldogs.
Abby Gerber and Adrianna Rodencal combined to sweep GPAC Athlete of the Week awards on the women's side. Both Bulldogs stood out amongst the field at the Concordia Classic.
The Fred Beile Classic will mark fourth full weekend of action this 2024-25 indoor track & field season. The Bulldogs will enter the meet with NAIA national ratings of 10th on the women's side and 14th on the men's side.
The women's 4x4 broke the Walz Fieldhouse record at the Concordia Classic as one of three new NAIA auto standards turned in by Bulldogs. In addition, Mayson Ostermeyer achieved a pole vault PR.
A personal best that ranks amongst the best weight throw marks in the nation led to Abi Wohlgemuth being named GPAC Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week.
As the third of four home meets this 2024-25 indoor season, the Concordia Classic will host athletes from 15 institutions inside the Fieldhouse. The meet will include Concordia Irvine.
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