The Western Colorado track and field team excelled at the Mines Midweek Multi in Golden, Colorado, securing top-10 finishes in both the men's decathlon and women's heptathlon. Alexander Taylor led the men with a seventh-place finish (5,732 points), while Addisyn Sweeney took seventh in the heptathlon (4,155 points). Several athletes, including Taylor and Shaw Walker, produced standout individual performances, winning events in shot put, discus, pole vault, and more.

By the Numbers
  • Alexander Taylor finished 7th in decathlon with 5,732 points.
  • Addisyn Sweeney finished 7th in heptathlon with a score of 4,155 points.
  • Shaw Walker tied for first in pole vault at 4.30 meters (14-1.25).
  • Osterfelt won shot put with a throw of 11.46 meters (37 feet-7.25 inches).
State of Play
  • All five decathletes and three heptathletes participated in their respective events for the first time outdoors.
  • Osterfelt and Sweeney posted career-best scores in their events.
  • Western Colorado athletes demonstrated significant improvement and potential in multi-events.
What's Next

The team will look to build on these performances as they prepare for upcoming competitions, where they aim to further enhance their standings in both multi-event categories and individual events.

Bottom Line

With impressive top-10 finishes and individual victories, the Mountaineers showcased their talent and depth, indicating a promising trajectory for the rest of the season.