CHICAGO – The Wisconsin men's track and field team kicked off its weekend competition at the Wisconsin Windy City Invitational with multiple indoor top-10 records and personal bests.

On the track, Andrew Casey kicked the day off with an impressive 600 meter race, placing second with a personal best and top-10 time of 1:18.15. In the 400 meters, junior Jalen Williams earned a runner-up finish, crossing the line at 46.88. Aurora, Illinois native Patrick Hilby delivered a thrilling performance in the 800-meter invite, with a third place finish and top-10 time of 1:48.47. At the longer distances, Nick Gilles competed in the 5000 meters with a sixth place finish, crossing the line at 14:12.58. 

In the throws, Joseph White had a standout performance in the weight throw invite, finishing second with a personal-best toss of 72-6 ½ (22.11). The Kenosha, Wisconsin native currently ranks 18th in the nation and broke his own fourth-best mark in Wisconsin program history. The Badgers overall dominated the event, with Jason Swarens placing fourth with a throw of 64-5 ¾ (19.65) and Cole Hooper finishing just behind in fifth with a mark of 64-3 ¾ (19.60).

In the pole vault, Hunter Cook captured a top-3 mark with a clearance of 15-11 ¾ (4.87) and was followed by Augustus Counard-Ciechanowski who finished sixth with a clearance of 15-5 ¾ (4.72).

Up next: The Badgers continue their weekend of competition at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. 

Wisconsin Windy City Invitational
Feb. 14, 2025
Gately Track 
Results

60 Meters
Prelims
18. Landon Gallun, 6.90

600 Meters
2. Andrew Casey, 1:18.15 PR
8. JJ Williams, 1:20.42

60-Meter Hurdles
Prelims
3. Gio Wearing, 7.83q

400 Meters 
2. Jalen Williams, 46.88

800 Meters Invite 
3. Patrick Hilby, 1:48.47 PR

Mile Invite 
7. Pierce Seigne, 4:02.77 (unattached)

5000 Meters
6. Nick Gilles, 14:12.58

Weight Throw Invite 
2. Joseph White, 72-6 ½ (22.11) PR
4. Jason Swarens, 64-5 ¾ (19.65)
5. Cole Hooper, 64-3 ¾ (19.60)

Pole Vault 
3. Hunter Cook, 15-11 ¾ (4.87)
6. Augustus Counard-Ciechanowski, 15-5 ¾ (4.72)