The Wyoming track and field teams concluded their participation in the Mountain West Outdoor Championships, with the Cowboys finishing seventh and the Cowgirls twelfth. The Cowboys totaled 42 points, highlighted by sophomore Christian Edwards’ ninth-place finish in the triple jump and a fifth place from the men's 4x100 meter relay team. The Cowgirls garnered 13.5 points, with senior Elayna Chafee and sophomore Koi Adderley competing strongly in the triple jump and high jump events, respectively. Both teams will now await qualification announcements for the NCAA West Preliminaries.

By the Numbers
  • The Cowboys scored a total of 42 points, finishing seventh.
  • The Cowgirls scored 13.5 points, finishing twelfth.
  • Christian Edwards recorded a season-best triple jump of 13.85 meters.
  • The men's 4x100 meter relay clocked in at 40.94 seconds for fifth place.
Yes, But

While both teams showed resilience, they faced strong competition and fell short of higher overall standings compared to other schools. The contrast in scoring between the men's and women's teams highlights the need for increased depth in the Cowgirls' roster.

State of Play
  • The Cowboys had key performances including a sixth-place finish in the 100-meter dash and an eighth-place finish in the discus throw.
  • The Cowgirls had strong individual performances but struggled to aggregate points across events.
What's Next

The focus now turns to the NCAA West Preliminaries, as results from qualifying will dictate the athletes advancing to compete in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from May 27-30.

Bottom Line

Wyoming's track and field teams displayed commendable efforts at the Mountain West Championships, but they must strengthen their lineups to improve competitiveness at future events, particularly in the upcoming NCAA Preliminaries.