VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Wisconsin women's track and field standout
Taylor Kesner made program history on Friday as the senior won the weight throw at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
A native of Highland, Illinois, she launched a throw of 77 feet, 1 1/4 inches (23.50m) on her final attempt to become the first UW woman to win an NCAA indoor title in a field event. The mark was also a facility record at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, which is hosting the NCAA Divisoin I meet for the first time.
Kesner solidified her spot at No. 2 in school history and also collected first-team All-America honors in the process.
Fellow senior
Chloe Lindeman finished sixth with a throw of 74-7 ¼ (22.74m), earning first-team All-American status as well.
On the men's side,
Adam Spencer,
Andrew Casey,
Patrick Hilby, and
Jalen Williams combined for an eighth-place finish in the distance medley relay, clocking a time of 9:23.08, which secured first-team All-American honors.
In the men's weight throw, Kenosha, Wis. native,
Joseph White took 10th place with a mark of 72-4 ½ (22.06m), earning second-team All-American recognition.
Up Next: The Badgers continue their competition at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 14 at 8:30 a.m. CT
NCAA Indoor Championships
Virginia Beach Sports Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Friday Results
Men's DMR
8.
Adam Spencer,
Andrew Casey,
Patrick Hilby,
Jalen Williams, 9:23.08
Women's Weight Throw
1.
Taylor Kesner, 77-1 ¼ (23.50m) FR, PR
6.
Chloe Lindeman, 74-7 ¼ (22.74m)
Men's Weight Throw
10.
Joseph White, 72-4 ½ (22.06m)
