SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Augustana track and field teams hit the road this weekend as they are set to compete in the Northwestern Red Raider Invite in Orange City, Iowa. A select group of competitors also traveled to California to compete in the Bryan Clay Invitational, Mt. Sac Relays, and Beach Invitational.
The Vikings last competed at the Sioux City Relays, where the Viking men grabbed six top-three finishes on the weekend, while the women took 15 top-threes.
Mackenzie Kelly's time of 16:50.66 in the 5000m, an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying mark, was good for a first-place finish.
Callie DeWitt took first in the 100m final at 12.35 seconds, while
Selin Dikmen won the 400m final at 59.64 seconds.
Carly Rahn and
Kali Ryan took one and two in the 800m at 2:15.71 and 2:16.66.
On the men's side, two Augustana student-athletes put up provisional qualifying marks in their events, with
Josh Barrows posting an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying time in the 400m hurdles at 53.16 seconds in a first place finish and
Jesus Urtusuastegui finishing fourth in the 5000m with a time of 14:32.12. Urtusuastegui won NSIC Track Athlete of the Week honors for his efforts.
Following the weekend, the Vikings are scheduled to compete at the Mt. Marty Invite in Yankton, S.D. on April 24.
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