CHICAGO – The Wisconsin women’s track and field team dominated in Chicago at the Blue Demon Alumni Classic and in Lubbock, Texas at the Jarvis Scott Invite to kick off their weekend of action. 

Rachel Robinson got things started for Wisconsin in the Windy City, finishing in 7.65 seconds in the 60 meters, good for fifth place.

The Wisconsin throwers had a successful day, having four top-five finishes in the weight throw. Taylor Kesner won the event with a heave of 70-6 ¼ (21.49m). Kesner secured her second win in as many weeks in the weight throw at Gately Stadium.

Nora Skoraczewski placed third in the weight throw, tossing 64-7 ¾ (19.70m). Thea Kral competed unattached and placed fourth with a mark of 59-9 ½ (18.22m). Morgan Flaska finished in fifth place with a throw of 57-5 (17.5m).

The distance runners followed, taking on the 3000 meters. Zaira Malloy-Salgado crossed first for the Badgers and fifth overall, running the 3K in 9:42.29. Eva Kuehn finished in seventh with a time of 9:53.02, her personal best. Myra Stray trailed Kuehn, finishing in eighth, covering the distance in 9:59.88.

The scoring rounded out with Zonica Lindeque winning the shot put event in Chicago with a throw of 51-9 (15.77m). 

In Texas, Luciana Aizpurua dominated the 60 meter prelims sprint, crossing the finish line in 7.48, her personal best. She followed that up with a 13th-place finish in the 60 meter semifinals with a time of 7.52. Aizpurua now moves up to No. 5 in the UW indoor record book. She has had vast success this season, running three races that have advanced her throughout the top-10 in program history. 

Up Next: The weekend momentum will continue tomorrow in Texas and in Boston. Leane Willemse, Bella Jacobsen and Kylie Finger will compete at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational that is set to begin at 8:00 a.m. CT. Live results from Boston can be found here. The Jarvis Scott Invite will continue tomorrow with Elissa Perkins competing in the triple jump and Luciana Aizpura in the 200 meters. The meet is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. CT. Fans can keep up with the action and follow along on social media through @BadgerTrackXC pages on X and Instagram.

Blue Demon Alumni Classic 

Friday, Feb. 13, 2025

Chicago, Illinois

60 Meter Prelims: 

4. Rachel Robinson – 7.67 

10. Sydney Robinson – 7.79

60 Meter Finals: 

5. Rachel Robinson – 7.654

3000 Meters:

5. Zaira Malloy- Salgado – 9:42.29

7. Eva Kuehn – 9:53.02

8. Myra Stray – 9:59.88

Weight Throw:

1. Taylor Kesner– 70-6 ¼ (21.49m)

3. Nora Skoraczewski – 64-7 ¾ (19.70m)

4. Thea Kral (UNA) – 59-9 ½ (18.22m)

5. Morgan Flaska – 57-5 (17.5m)

Shot Put: 

1. Zonica Lindeque – 51-9  (15.77m)

2. Hadley Lucas (UNA) – 50-1 (15.49m)

6. Thea Kral (UNA) – 45-5 (13.84m)

 

Jarvis Scott Invite

Friday, Feb. 13, 2025

Lubbock, Texas

60 Meter Prelims: 

14. Luciana Aizpurua – 7.48 

60 Meter Semi Finals:  

13. Luciana Aizpurua – 7.52