Tommies compete at Gene Glader Classic Saturday at Bethel
The St. Thomas men's and women's track and field teams will compete for the first time this outdoor season at the Gene Glader Classic on April 11, hosted by Bethel University. Ahead of that event, three multi-event athletes will participate in the Bryan Clay Multis in California from April 9-10. The season opener included record-breaking performances, with Olivia Keller and Brooke Wisdom setting new standards at the Clyde Hart Classic. The squads notched multiple wins and top-10 marks, indicating strong momentum heading into the Classic.
By the Numbers- Olivia Keller set a program record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:07.38.
- Sam Hebert achieved the second-fastest 400-meter time in program history at 47.40.
- Men's team ranked 16th nationally in the 10,000m run.
- Women鈥檚 4x100 relay team is currently 6th in the DI Midwest Region performance list.
Following the Gene Glader Classic, both teams will aim to build on their current momentum and continue breaking records, particularly as they prepare for the upcoming championship season.
Bottom LineThe Tommies have shown strong early-season performance that positions them as contenders for further success, making the upcoming events critical for maintaining their upward trajectory.
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