The University of Dayton track and field team kicked off its 2026 outdoor season at the Blizzard Buster with impressive performances. The Flyers achieved 38 personal bests, including 21 top-five finishes and five victories. Notable highlights include Senior Raegan Ernst winning the 100m hurdles with a personal best of 14.24, and Junior Mariya Washington taking first in the 400m hurdles at 57.71.

By the Numbers
  • 38 personal bests recorded, including 17 collegiate and UD debuts.
  • 21 top-five finishes achieved by the Flyers.
  • 5 individual victories accomplished during the meet.
State of Play
  • Raegan Ernst's 100m hurdles time ties her for second in program history.
  • Senior Rebekah Conrad won the hammer throw with a personal best of 52.30m.
  • Junior Sydney Workman set a personal record in the 200m with a time of 24.40.
What's Next

The Flyers will compete next at the Don McGarey Invitational and the Yellow Jacket Collegiate Outdoor Open on March 27-28, with more details to follow.

Bottom Line

UD's track and field team demonstrated a strong start to the outdoor season, setting multiple personal records and solidifying their competitive edge. Continued momentum and performance consistency will be crucial as they approach upcoming meets.