UW-Eau Claire track and field opens season at Alumni Open
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their 2023 season at home for their annual Alumni Open. This was the first Alumni open since 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellations in 2021 and 2022.
While not a meet that counts towards qualifying marks for the conference or national meet, there were still several impressive performances, including junior Hannah Zastrow’s facility record in the 55 meter hurdles with a time of 8.25 seconds.
Men’s Top Performances – First Place Finishes
Stefan Klechefski: 55m (6.47)
Stefan Klechefski: 200m (22.79)
Zach Yuza: 400m (53.92)
Kyle McNally: 3000m (9:25.42)
Mason Malm: 55m Hurdles (8.21)
Josiah Ziebell, Matthew Miller, Taylor Phillips, Colin McClowry: 4x400m Relay (3:25.55)
Mitchell Stegeman: Pole Vault (4.80m)
Jack Campbell: Long Jump (6.60m)
Wes Keller: Triple Jump (12.78m)
Yakob Ekoue: Shot Put (16.57m)
Yakob Ekoue: Weight Throw (17.52m)
Woman’s Top Performances – First Place Finishes
Megan Best: 55m (7.35)
Megan Best: 200m (26.84)
Addison Mangold: 400m (1:03.10)
Ashley Kachurik: 1 Mile (5:22.01)
Ava Matejcek: 3000m (11:22.71)
Hannah Zastrow: 55m Hurdle (8.25)
Hannah Zastrow: High Jump (1.64m)
Leah Zastrow: Pole Vault (3.45m)
Abbey Fitzgerald: Long Jump (5.24m)
Addison Mangold: Triple Jump (10.94m)
Catie Fobbe: Shot Put (13.30m)
Catie Fobbe: Weight Throw (17.05m)
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