The St. Thomas women's and men's track and field teams achieved significant milestones at the Drake Relays and other meets, setting multiple program records. Notably, Olivia Keller shined, breaking records in the 400-meter hurdles and the 800-meter run, while the women鈥檚 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams also made history. The men matched this success, highlighted by the record-setting 4x800m relay and shuttle hurdle relay teams. Overall, the Tommies demonstrated excellence with numerous top finishes across events.

By the Numbers
  • Olivia Keller set two program records: 58.74 in the 400-meter hurdles and 2:06.54 in the 800m run.
  • The men's 4x800m relay clocked a program-record 7:28.39, nearly three seconds faster than the previous record.
  • The women's 4x100m relay team recorded a program-best time of 44.96, ranking sixth in the NCAA Midwest.
  • The 4x400m relay team set a program record of 3:38.78 at Drake, ranking 10th in the NCAA Midwest.
State of Play
  • The women's team produced nine top-five finishes at the Gary Wilson Invitational and three more at Rider/Bolstorff.
  • The men's team logged six top-five finishes at the Gary Wilson Invitational and two at Rider/Bolstorff.
  • Both teams are gearing up for upcoming events, including the Joe Sweeney Invitational and the Badger Challenge.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Tommies will compete in their only home meet, the Joe Sweeney Invitational, on April 29, followed by the Badger Challenge in Madison, WI, on May 1. These upcoming meets will provide further opportunities to set additional program records and improve standings in the Summit League and NCAA Midwest.

Bottom Line

The outstanding performances at the Drake Relays underline the competitive edge of the St. Thomas track and field teams, showcasing their potential heading into crucial upcoming meets. This momentum could position them favorably for league and regional championships as they continue to break records.