The Illinois State track and field team competes this weekend in the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida. Events kick off Friday at 1:30 p.m. CT, with a full schedule on Saturday. Last weekend, the Redbirds secured a strong performance at the Joyce Morton-Kief Invite, winning 12 event titles and achieving significant personal records, including multiple entries into the school's all-time top-10 lists.

By the Numbers
  • Seth Nelson broke the school pole vault record at 5.28m, earning him MVC Men's Field Athlete of the Week.
  • Garrett Taylor鈥檚 discus throw of 56.57m ranks fourth in school history.
  • The men鈥檚 shot put group is ranked second in the nation, averaging 17.02m among its members.
State of Play
  • Redbirds are entering the Pepsi Florida Relays with momentum from last weekend's event.
  • Seth Nelson leads the pole vault in the conference and holds both indoor and outdoor school records.
  • Several Redbirds are establishing personal bests that bolster their standings in the school's history.
What's Next

The team aims to maintain their competitive edge at the Florida Relays, with key athletes looking to improve their marks and rankings. They'll seek further national recognition as they progress through the outdoor season.

Bottom Line

With a series of strong individual performances and team successes, the Illinois State track and field squad is positioned for significant accomplishments this outdoor season, especially with athletes setting new personal records and breaking historical barriers.