The Northwest Missouri State indoor track and field teams participated in the 2024 Ichabod Invitational and the Ninth Annual Indoor Gorilla Classic. Drew Atkins set a new Indoor Gorilla Classic record in the 5000-meter run. Various notable performances were achieved by team members in different events at both competitions.

By the Numbers
  • Drew Atkins set a new Indoor Gorilla Classic record in the 5000-meter run with a time of 14:12.48
  • Shelby Harris placed fourth in the women's 5000-meter run with a time of 18:28.58
  • Hannah Hatzenbuehler posted the second-fastest semi-final qualifying time of 9.02 in the 60-meter hurdles
  • Federica Lega finished third in the 600-yard dash with a time of 1:25.57
  • Northwest will continue in Kansas tomorrow at 11 a.m. for both the Ichabod Invitational and Indoor Gorilla Classic
State of Play
  • Drew Atkins achieved a first-place finish and a new meet record in the 5000-meter run, securing a Div. II provisional mark
  • Northwest Missouri State's track and field teams will continue their participation in Kansas the following day
What's Next

The Northwest Missouri State track and field teams will continue competing in the Ichabod Invitational and Indoor Gorilla Classic in Kansas.