The women's distance medley relay team at the GVSU Big Meet shattered the previous school record by 24 seconds, with athletes Porshe Eismann, Bethany Schmidt, Maria Sartin, and Jori Paradis achieving this remarkable feat.

By the Numbers
  • 1200: Eismann, 3:32
  • 400: Schmidt, 56.7
  • 800: Sartin, 2:11 (3 seconds faster than her split last season)
  • 1600: Paradis, 4:54 (more than 5 seconds faster than last year's split)
State of Play
  • Many athletes achieved new personal bests at the GVSU Big Meet.
  • Paradis and Sartin had previously held part of the record from 2023.
  • Other outstanding performances on the women's side include 4 more athletes with big personal records.
What's Next

Concordia track and field will host The Golden Eagle Invitational on February 15-17 before returning to the indoor track with a trip to University of Washington for the Last Chance Qualifier on February 23-24.

Bottom Line

The women's distance medley relay team at the GVSU Big Meet achieved an exceptional feat by shattering the previous school record by 24 seconds, marking a significant moment in their athletic journey.