Rachel Mehringer has solidified her status as the premier 100m hurdles athlete in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) history by earning First Team All-American honors at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships. She placed seventh with a time of 12.99 seconds, marking the highest finish for a 100m hurdles athlete from the MVC, and becoming only the second in conference history to achieve First Team status in the event. Mehringer's performance is a historic milestone for Indiana State, ending the season with nine sub-13 second performances and qualifying for the upcoming USATF Outdoor Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Set a time of 12.99 seconds in the NCAA final, earning seventh place.
  • Became the first First Team All-American in 100m hurdles for Indiana State.
  • Achieved nine times breaking 13 seconds throughout the season.
  • Owns 21 of the top 23 100m hurdles times in MVC history.
State of Play
  • Mehringer is the first Indiana State athlete to score points at a national championship since 2019.
  • Multiple Sycamores will compete in upcoming international championships including the USATF and Canada U20 Championships.
  • Three-time All-American Erin Reese will also represent Indiana State at the USATF Outdoor Championships.
What's Next

Following her historic performance, Mehringer will compete at the USATF Outdoor Championships from July 23-26 in New York City. Additionally, Kieran Barnewall and two throwers will represent Indiana State in the U20 Championships, while the athletic program aims to showcase its breadth at these prestigious events.

Bottom Line

Mehringer's achievement not only sets a new standard for success at Indiana State but also highlights the emergence of the program on the national stage. Her performance has paved the way for future athletes in the MVC, underscoring the potential for more accolades to come.