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Vermillion, S.D. – The Northern State University track and field team participated in day one of the South Dakota Challenge Friday. 10 top-8 placers and four personal bests were recorded on the day.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED FOR THE MEN

• Taylor Thorson took fifth in the men's 5000m with a time of 17:05.33; Christian Wells placed sixth in 17:16.92
• The 3000m steeple saw Blake Stoks and his 10:31.93 time come in seventh

 
BEYOND THE RESULTS

• Stoks' and Zachary Palmer's 3000m steeple times secured them each a personal best time

 
HOW IT HAPPENED FOR THE WOMEN

• Crossing the finish line at 18:06.56 in the women's 5000m was Abby Hasart to secure a second place finish; Emaleigh Olesiak finished fifth with a time of 18:42.18
• The hammer throw saw Brooke Mushatt, Olivia Ashley, and Chloe Peterson take top-8 spots; their marks were 44.92m, 43.59m, and 41.22m for fourth, fifth, and seventh place, respectively
• Grace Kuch also placed in the women's hammer throw, coming in eighth with a 39.96m mark
• An 11:49.15 time in the 3000m steeple was enough for Jolie Dugan to finish in the top-8 in the event

 
BEYOND THE RESULTS

• Hasart's 5000m time was a new personal record for her
• Setting a personal best in the 1500m was Madeline Nye's 5:19.62 time

 
UP NEXT
The Wolves return to action for day two of the South Dakota Challenge Saturday, May 2 for the last day of the outdoor regular season. Full meet details will be posted, including schedules and start times, when they become available.