UW-Stout is sending six athletes to compete in seven events at the NCAA DIII Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Virginia Beach, Va. this weekend. The team includes Karter Rashke and Connor Walechka for the men, and Jenna Driscoll, Mckayla Felton, Leah Zastrow, and Hannah Zastrow for the women.

By the Numbers
  • Karter Rashke is ranked 19th in the men's shot put nationally with a mark of 16.52 meters (54' 2.5).
  • Connor Walechka has the fourth best weight throw in the nation with a mark of 20.30 meters (66' 7.25).
  • Jenna Driscoll holds the 11th position nationally in the women's long jump with a mark of 5.70 meters (13' 1.75).
  • Leah Zastrow set a conference indoor vault record of 4.01 meters (13' 1.75), ranking 13th in D3 history indoors.
  • Mckayla Felton enters the championships with the 10th best time in the nation in the women's 3000-meters.
  • Hannah Zastrow boasts the number one time in the country in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.50 seconds.
State of Play
  • Karter Rashke will compete in the men's shot put at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 9.
  • Athletes like Connor Walechka and Jenna Driscoll will participate in their respective events on Friday, March 8.
  • The championships will have Leah Zastrow, Mckayla Felton, and Hannah Zastrow competing on Friday and Saturday.
What's Next

Following their impressive qualifications, the Stout athletes are gearing up to compete at the NCAA DIII Indoor Track and Field National Championships this weekend, aiming for top performances and potential victories.

Bottom Line

Six athletes from UW-Stout have secured their spots at the NCAA DIII Indoor Track and Field National Championships, each showcasing exceptional skills and determination in their respective events, setting the stage for an exciting competition this weekend.