Fiona Smith, a senior from the College of Saint Benedict outdoor track and field team, set a new school and MIAC history record with the fastest outdoor 5,000-meters time of 15:53.27 at the Drake Relays on Thursday. This marks the fastest 5,000-meters in NCAA DIII this year and the fifth fastest all-time at the DIII level.

By the Numbers
  • Fiona Smith recorded a time of 15:53.27 in the 5,000-meters at the Drake Relays.
  • This time broke her own 5,000-meter school record of 16:05.43 set a year ago at the Drake Relays on April 16, 2023.
State of Play
  • Fiona Smith continues to build on an impressive 2023-24 season, following her win in the NCAA DIII Cross Country Championship and capturing her fifth national title in the 3,000-meter title.
  • Smith also set a new school and MIAC record in the 10,000-meters at the Stanford Invitational with a time of 32:57.28.
Bottom Line

Fiona Smith's outstanding performance at the Drake Relays adds to her remarkable season, solidifying her as a dominant force in NCAA DIII track and field.