The Western Michigan track and field team kicks off its outdoor season this weekend with two meets: the distance crew at the Raleigh Relays and the throws group at the Don McGarey Invitational. Following a successful indoor season featuring multiple school records, the Broncos aim to continue their momentum. Notable performances included Soniya Jones winning the MAC Championship in the 60-meter dash and Laurine Elisa Marimon setting a school record in the triple jump. Several athletes will make their NCAA outdoor debuts, showcasing new talent in both distance and throwing events.

By the Numbers
  • Soniya Jones set a school record of 7.39 seconds in the indoor 60-meter dash.
  • Laurine Elisa Marimon broke the triple jump record with a leap of 12.62 meters.
State of Play
  • Distance crew participating in the Raleigh Relays at NC State.
  • Throws group competing at the Don McGarey Invitational hosted by Kennesaw State.
  • Freshman athletes Joy Evans, Emma Henkel, and Kaelin Hughes making their NCAA outdoor debuts.
What's Next

As the outdoor season progresses, the team will look to build on their indoor success with upcoming meets and improve their times and distances. The focus will be on developing the newer athletes while maintaining performances from established team members.

Bottom Line

The Western Michigan track and field team is strategically poised to leverage past success and introduce new talent as they embark on the outdoor season, highlighting both individual and team goals for improvement and excellence.