Davis and McDermott broke school records during the Stanford Invitational and Mike Fanelli Track Classic, with Davis setting a top mark in Western history and McDermott becoming the fourth GNAC runner to go sub-14 minutes in the 5000m race.

By the Numbers
  • Davis clocked 10:11.97, breaking the old record of 10:13.01.
  • McDermott set a new school record with a time of 13:57.89 in the 5000m race.
Yes, But

Results for a few field events at the Fanelli Track Classic were not available Friday night and will be included in Saturday's event recap.

State of Play
  • Davis' mark is also the top mark in NCAA Division II this season.
  • McDermott continued his record-breaking 2023-24 season with his latest school record.
  • The Vikings are set to close out their spring break competition at the Stanford Invitational and the Mike Fanelli Track Classic.
What's Next

The Vikings are scheduled to compete in the Stanford Invitational and the Mike Fanelli Track Classic to complete their spring break competition.

Bottom Line

Davis and McDermott's record-breaking performances showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of the WWU track and field team, setting high standards for future competitions and establishing new benchmarks for the program's legacy.