Kaelea Gibson achieved a personal best of 1.70 meters in the women's high jump, qualifying for the NCAA Division II Championships and leading the RMAC performance list. This record was part of a standout day for the Colorado Mesa University track team, which saw multiple records broken and ended up with six event winners at the High Desert Dental Maverick Invitational. Gibson now ranks second on CMU鈥檚 all-time performers list, while Brooke Miller and Olivia Langner also delivered notable performances in their events. On the men's side, the Mavericks showcased strong results, winning three events including both hurdle disciplines.

By the Numbers
  • Gibson cleared a height of 1.70 meters, the top in RMAC this season.
  • Brooke Miller finished the 800 meters in 2:13.12, ranking fifth in RMAC.
  • Aidan Brownell won the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.80 seconds.
  • Van Chambers secured victory in the discus throw with a distance of 47.32 meters (155-3).
State of Play
  • The CMU track team is currently competing with strong individual performances and improving rankings.
  • Upcoming competitions include the Kit Mayer Invite next week.
  • Several athletes are also participating in the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.
What's Next

As the season progresses, the Mavericks will aim to maintain their momentum and improve on their recent successes at the Kit Mayer Invite. Continued strong performances are expected as they target qualifications for the NCAA Championships.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks demonstrated significant potential and depth at the Maverick Invitational, with athletes exceeding personal records, setting up an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the season and potential NCAA qualifiers.