The Washington Huskies have made history by claiming their first Pac-12 Track and Field Championship. The Huskies, who had been in the Pac-12 since 2011, have been steadily improving over the years and their hard work has finally paid off.
The championship was held at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The Huskies were able to edge out the Oregon Ducks by a score of 140.5 to 136.5. It was a close competition, but the Huskies were able to come out on top.
The Huskies had a number of standout performances throughout the competition. Senior sprinter and hurdler, Jax Thoirs, was able to take home the individual title in the 400m hurdles with a time of 50.73 seconds. Senior distance runner, Amy-Eloise Neale, was also able to take home the individual title in the 5,000m with a time of 15:50.08.
The Huskies also had a number of other impressive performances throughout the meet. Senior pole vaulter, Brad Walker, was able to take home the individual title with a vault of 5.60m. Senior thrower, Kyle Nielsen, was also able to take home the individual title in the shot put with a throw of 19.17m.
The Huskies were also able to take home team titles in the 4x100m relay and the 4x400m relay. The 4x100m relay team was able to finish with a time of 40.19 seconds and the 4x400m relay team was able to finish with a time of 3:15.86.
The Washington Huskies have made history by claiming their first Pac-12 Track and Field Championship. This is a huge accomplishment for the Huskies and it shows that they are continuing to improve and compete at a high level. The Huskies had a number of standout performances throughout the competition and were able to take home team titles in the 4x100m relay and the 4x400m relay. This is an exciting time for the Huskies and they will be looking to build on this success in the future.
