Amborn leads Badgers during Day 1 of Mt. SAC Relays as senior Cade Amborn shines in the decathlon, sitting in 15th place with 3,882 points at the event in Walnut, California.

By the Numbers
  • Zach Ziemek scored 2,674 points before retiring during the high jump.
  • Amborn and Ziemek both achieved personal bests in the 100 meters, with Ziemek finishing second at 10.57 seconds.
  • Amborn excelled in the long jump with a 14th place finish, and Ziemek stood out in the shot put with a third-place finish.
  • On the first day, Amborn tied for third in the high jump and finished strong in the 400 meters in seventh place.
Yes, But

While Ziemek had a strong start, he retired during the high jump portion of the decathlon, impacting his overall performance.

State of Play
  • Cade Amborn is positioned in 15th place in the decathlon at the Mt SAC Relays.
  • Zach Ziemek, a two-time Olympian, had to retire during the high jump but showed strong performances in earlier events.
What's Next

Day 2 of the decathlon at the Mt. SAC Relays continues with more events, and UW will have athletes competing in the Wake Forest Invitational on Friday.

Bottom Line

Cade Amborn's strong performance in the decathlon sets a promising start for the Badgers at the Mt SAC Relays, despite Zach Ziemek's retirement affecting the team's overall standing.