Indiana State's junior hurdler Rachel Mehringer has been awarded the Missouri Valley Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week for the third consecutive week. At the Gibson Invitational, she won the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.10, setting a new meet record. Mehringer also achieved the second-fastest 200m time of her career, clocking in at 25.22 seconds. Remarkably, she holds the four fastest 100m hurdles times in the MVC this season and hasn't lost a regular season race in her event since the 2025 Drake Relays.

By the Numbers
  • Mehringer's 100m hurdles time of 13.10 was over three-tenths of a second faster than her closest competitor.
  • She has the four fastest 100m hurdles times in the MVC, recorded as 13.04, 13.10, 13.20, and 13.29 seconds.
State of Play
  • Mehringer ranks first in the MVC in the 100m hurdles by over six-tenths of a second.
  • She is currently positioned second in the Great Lakes Region and 12th in NCAA East Region Qualifying.
What's Next

Mehringer will compete in the Drake Relays this weekend in both the 100m hurdles and the shuttle hurdle relay, aiming to continue her dominant performance.

Bottom Line

Rachel Mehringer's outstanding performance not only solidifies her status as a leading athlete in the MVC but also serves as a strong indicator of her competitive edge on a national scale as she aims for further success in upcoming events.