South Dakota State excelled in the first day of the 2024 Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships, securing medals in multiple events and setting a new school record.

By the Numbers
  • Leah Hisken claimed bronze in the 3000-meter run with a time of 9:35.32.
  • The women's distance medley relay team set a new school record with a time of 11:43.09, earning a bronze medal.
  • Brielle Dixon tied for fifth in the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.63, entering the SDSU All-Time List.
  • Lizzy Gillingham finished fifth in the women's pentathlon with 3446 points.
  • Cody Larson won silver in the men's 3000-meter run with a time of 8:20.13.
  • The men's distance medley relay team secured the third-fastest time in school history with a mark of 9:55.30, earning silver.
  • Hunter Wallster and Caiden Fredrick took second and third, respectively, in the weight throw event.
State of Play
  • South Dakota State women are currently fourth in the team standings with 16 points, while the men's team is third with 39 points.
  • North Dakota leads the women's competition with 67 points, and South Dakota leads the men's competition with 60 points.
  • Action will resume the next day with the remaining events starting in the morning.
Bottom Line

South Dakota State athletes shine on day one of the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships, securing medals and setting new records, positioning the teams well for continued success in the competition.