MADISON, Wis. — The quartet of
Adam Spencer,
Abdullahi Hassan,
Jackson Sharp and
Jalen Williams posted the second-fastest distance medley relay time in program history to highlight action for the Wisconsin men's track and field team at the Alex Wilson Invitational on Saturday.
The relay squad finished fourth overall in the loaded field thanks to a time of 9 minutes, 21.07 seconds, just over a second off the school record of 9:19.99 set during last year's Alex Wilson Invitational.
The group featured three school record holders, including Spencer (mile), Hassan (800 meters) and Sharp (5000 meters).
The Badgers also won two events on the day and saw top 10 performances across multiple events.
Sam Amusan had a strong day, winning the 200 meters in 21.60. Amusan finished second in the 60-meter sprint at 6.83 after winning the preliminary race at 6.84.
Rowen Ellenberg took home the 3000 meters after crossing the line in 8:09.99.
Among UW's nine top 10 placements,
Joe dosReis finished second in the mile at 4:02.74. Pierce Siegne trailed close behind, finishing in fourth at 4:03.64. In the 400 meters, Elliot Harris finished third in 48.31 seconds.
Sam Craig and
Oliver Paleen put together formidable runs in the 3000 meters alongside Ellenberg as Craig finished in third at 8:13.74 while Paleen earned fifth in 8:29.23.
Johnny Livingstone, a recent transfer into the program from Tulsa, competed unattached in the 3000 meters and finished second at 8:13.39.
Straight from the Track
UW Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Mick Byrne
On the DMR's performance:
"We came to Notre Dame to book out ticket to the National Championship, so mission accomplished. The Distance Medley Relay is always one of the most captivating events at the National Champs and we love being part of it."
Up Next: The Badgers travel to Geneva, Ohio, for the 2024 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships on Feb. 23-24 as UW looks to defend its indoor title.
Alex Wilson Invitational
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024
South Bend, Indiana
Saturday Results
60 Meters
Prelims
1. Sam Amusan - 6.84q
Finals
2. Sam Amusan - 6.83
200 Meters
1. Sam Amusan - 21.60
400 Meters
3. Elliot Harris - 48.31
800 Meters
11. JJ Williams - 1:52.50
Mile
2. Joe dosReis - 4:02.74
4. Pierce Seigne - 4:03.64
11. Nick Hrusckoci - 4:12.65
3000 Meters
1. Rowen Ellenberg - 8:09.99
3. Sam Craig - 8:13.74
5. Oliver Paleen - 8:29.23
Distance Medley Relay
4. Adam Spencer, Jalen Williams, Abdullahi Hassan, Jackson Sharp - 9:21.07
