Both track and field teams take first

The UW-Whitewater men's and women's track and field teams kicked off their outdoor season with a successful first home meet at the Rex Foster Twilight on Friday, April 5, 2023. The meet took place at the Whitewater Athletic Complex.

Both teams showcased impressive performances throughout the day, ultimately securing first place in the standings. The men's team amassed a total of 214 points, while the women's team outscored their opponents with a remarkable 238.5 points.

MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering), UW-Parkside, and UW-Stevens Point were among the competing teams. The Warhawks' dominance was evident as they outperformed these teams handily.

Some notable individual performances from the women's team include:

* Freshman Jada Jackson won the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.38 seconds.

* Senior Kaitlyn Hess took first place in the 1500m with a time of 4:31.16.

* Junior Kelsey Schneider won the shot put event with a throw of 14.98 meters.

On the men's side, some standout performances include:

* Junior Trevor Thiel won the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.81 seconds.

* Senior Tyler Knepprath took first place in the 800m with a time of 1:53.12.

* Junior Brandon Schmitz won the discus event with a throw of 53.73 meters.

These victories mark a strong start to the outdoor season for both teams. The Warhawks will look to build on this momentum as they continue to compete in upcoming meets.

UW-Whitewater's track and field program has a rich history of success, with numerous conference titles and national championships under their belt. Their early season performances suggest that this year's squad is poised to continue that tradition.

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