Track Returns to Action at ERAU Invite
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's and women's track teams delivered a strong all‑around performance at the 2026 Embry‑Riddle Eagle Invite, highlighted by several standout results across sprints, distance, and hurdles.
The meet's top Spartan moment came from Madelyn Gordon, who dominated the women's 3000m steeplechase, winning the event in 11:26. Tampa also shined in the middle distances with a commanding 1–4 sweep in the women's 800 meters, led by Kendra Krueger's winning 2:13. In the sprints, Chloe Green placed 5th in the women's 100 meters (12.33), while the 4x100m relay of Chloe Green, Sarah Martinez, Molly Morris, and Allison Murphy surged to a third‑place finish in 47.84.
On the men's side, Jacob Khashou powered to a 3rd‑place finish in the 100 meters (10.53), and the 4x100m relay squad capped the day with a runner‑up time of 41.72, marking another balanced and promising early‑season showing for the Spartans.
Top Tampa Performers (Men)
- 100 Meters: In the men's 100 meters, Jacob Khashou led the Spartans with a 3rd‑place finish in 10.53.
- 400 Meters: In the men's 400 meters, Cyron Gray was Tampa's top performer, taking 12th in 49.93.
- 110m Hurdles: In the men's 110‑meter hurdles, Rory Olsen led UT with a 6th‑place finish in 15.49.
- 800 Meters: In the men's 800 meters, Josh Hindman was Tampa's top finisher, placing 11th in 1:58.
- 1,500 Meters: In the men's 1500 meters, Ace Estevez paced the Spartans with a 6th‑place time of 4:03.
- 4x100m Relay: In the men's 4x100‑meter relay, Tampa's A team of Jayden Leonard, Jacob Khashou, Calvin Jordan, and Colin Kavulic finished 2nd in 41.72.
Top Tampa Performers (Women)
- 100 Meters: In the women's 100 meters, Chloe Green led Tampa with a 5th‑place finish in 12.33. Green now places 14th all-time. Sarah Martinez is No. 5 on top-10 list (24th all-time), Kate Carter is No. 6 on top-10 list (25th all-time), and Molly Morris is No. 7 on top-10 list
- 400 Meters: In the women's 400 meters, Taylor Robinson paced Tampa with a 4th‑place time of 57.80. Robinson is now No. 5 on top 10 list (13th all-time) while Madi Tweedie is No. 9 on top 10 list (21st all-time).
- 100m Hurdles: In the women's 100‑meter hurdles, Kate Carter won the event in 14.46 to lead the Spartans. Carter is now No. 4 on top 10 list (5th all-time) as Molly Morris is 17th all-time and Allison Murphy is 12th all-time.
- 800 Meters: In the women's 800 meters, Kendra Krueger captured 1st place in 2:13 as Tampa's top finisher. Krueger is now 5th all-time as Hannah Diete is No. 2 on top-10 (6th all-time), while Kate Meinke is No. 5 on top-10 (10th all-time).
- 1,500 Meters: In the women's 1500 meters, Kara Bergeron was Tampa's top performer, placing 3rd in 4:51.
- 3,000m Steeplechase: In the women's 3000‑meter steeplechase, Madelyn Gordon won the race in 11:26. Gordon moves into No. 3 on top-10 list (8th fastest all-time).
- 4x100m Relay: In the women's 4x100‑meter relay, Tampa's A team of Chloe Green, Sarah Martinez, Molly Morris, and Allison Murphy finished 3rd in 47.84.
Up Next
The Spartans return home, where they will host the Spartans Classic on Friday at 5 p.m., at Pepin Stadium.