Northwestern Track Team Breaks Records at Chicagoland Championships
Track: Northwestern shatters records at Chicagoland Championships
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At the Chicagoland Championships in Elmhurst, Illinois, Northwestern University's track team achieved remarkable success, securing three event titles and breaking two program records. Skye Ellis and Cary Drake led the way with record-setting performances in their respective events.
- 01Skye Ellis broke her own 1,500-meter record with a time of 4:17.24.
- 02Cary Drake set a record in her first 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:29.96.
- 03Anna Hightower recorded the second-fastest time in Northwestern history in the 1,500 meters.
- 04Kailey Zagst won the 5,000-meter event with a time of 16:59.83.
- 05The team will compete next at the Bryan Clay Invitational in California.
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Northwestern University's track team showcased an outstanding performance at the Chicagoland Championships held in Elmhurst, Illinois, where they secured three event titles and set two new program records. Skye Ellis led the team by breaking her own record in the 1,500-meter race, finishing with an impressive time of 4:17.24, while Anna Hightower followed closely behind, achieving the second-fastest time in the program's history. In her debut 3,000-meter steeplechase, Cary Drake clocked a remarkable 10:29.96, earning first place and setting a new record. Kailey Zagst also made headlines by winning the 5,000-meter event with a time of 16:59.83. The Wildcats will continue their competitive season with upcoming events, including the Bryan Clay Invitational in California on April 16.
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The success of the Northwestern track team boosts the university's reputation in athletics and inspires local athletes.
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