Saturday, February 22
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
10:00 AM
Wisconsin Badgers
at
Alex Wilson Invite
Photo by: Suvir Grover
DMR Shines at Alex Wilson Invite
February 22, 2025 | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Wisconsin's relay team posts second-fastest time in program history
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Wisconsin track and field team earned three top-3 finishes at the Alex Wilson Invitational, highlighted by a standout performance by the men's distance medley relay team that earned a win.
In the men's distance medley relay, the team of Andrew Casey, Jalen Williams, Patrick Hilby and Adam Spencer claimed first place with a remarkable time of 9:20.15. This performance not only secured the second-fastest time in Wisconsin history but also ranks 11th in NCAA history.
In the women's mile, Leane Willemse earned a third-place finish with a personal best of 4:42.68, while Kylie Finger followed closely behind in sixth place, crossing the line with a personal best of 4:44.61.
Rounding out the Badgers weekend of competition, freshman Emma Kruse finished third in with a time of 2:09.94.
Up Next: Wisconsin heads to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.
Alex Wilson Invitational
Feb. 22, 2025
Notre Dame, Indiana
Results
Men's DMR
1. Andrew Casey, Jalen Williams, Patrick Hilby, Adam Spencer, 9:20.15
Women's Mile
3. Leane Willemse, 4:42.68 PR
6. Kylie Finger, 4:44.61 PR
Women's 800
3. Emma Kruse, 2:09.94
In the men's distance medley relay, the team of Andrew Casey, Jalen Williams, Patrick Hilby and Adam Spencer claimed first place with a remarkable time of 9:20.15. This performance not only secured the second-fastest time in Wisconsin history but also ranks 11th in NCAA history.
In the women's mile, Leane Willemse earned a third-place finish with a personal best of 4:42.68, while Kylie Finger followed closely behind in sixth place, crossing the line with a personal best of 4:44.61.
Rounding out the Badgers weekend of competition, freshman Emma Kruse finished third in with a time of 2:09.94.
Up Next: Wisconsin heads to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.
Alex Wilson Invitational
Feb. 22, 2025
Notre Dame, Indiana
Results
Men's DMR
1. Andrew Casey, Jalen Williams, Patrick Hilby, Adam Spencer, 9:20.15
Women's Mile
3. Leane Willemse, 4:42.68 PR
6. Kylie Finger, 4:44.61 PR
Women's 800
3. Emma Kruse, 2:09.94
Players Mentioned
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
Middle Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
Sprints
/ Men's Track & Field
Middle Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
Sprints
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