LINCOLN, Neb. – The Augustana track & field team had another historic day at the track, turning out a school record with all six Vikings earning personal-best times at the Nebraska-Tune-Up in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday Night.

The meet was highlighted by Ryan Hartman's school record in the 3,000m, running an NCAA Provisional Qualifying time of 8:04.78. His time was just shy of the South Dakota collegiate record of 8:04.17 run earlier this season by SDSU's Ben Olson.

The time currently ranks Hartman 12th in the nation in NCAA Division II. 

"It was a great evening in Lincoln, Nebraska, with our group," director of track & field/cross country Tracy Hellman said. "We performed at a very high level. It was really special to see that every athlete that competed tonight set a personal best.

"This is a great springboard going into the conference championship next week."

Along with Hartman, the rest of the Vikings racing all turned out personal best performances. 

Earlier in the day, Evan Johnson, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, ran a personal best in the mile, clocking in at 4:07.60, just shy of winning the event.

Colten Brand was close behind Johnson, lowering his personal best from last week, running 4:07.85.

Matt Steiger also improved on his personal-best mile time from last week, placing seventh in 4:13.11.

Johnson's time lowers his No. 4 position on Augustana's Top-10 list while Brand moves to No. 5 on the Top-10 list.

In the women's 3,000m, Nicolette Schmidt and Patty Jo English went 1-2, running 9:41.57 and 9:49.10, respectively.

Both times are well under the NCAA Provisional Qualifying time and rank first and third in the NSIC, respectively. 

Schmidt's personal-best time moves her to No. 3 on Augustana's Top-10 list while English moves to No. 5 on the all-time list. 

Up Next

The Vikings return to action Saturday at the SDSU Last Chance Meet. Field events will start at 12:30 p.m. with running events starting at 1 p.m.

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