Friday, April 17
Azusa, CA
9:00 AM
Wisconsin Badgers
at
Bryan Clay Invitational
Hilby Moves Up Record List, Risser Cracks Top 10 in 800
April 17, 2026 | Men's Track & Field
Badgers post strong middle-distance marks on day two in California
AZUSA, Calif. – The Wisconsin men's track and field team continued competition on the second day of meets in California, highlighted by a pair of top-10 program performances in the 800 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational on Friday.
At the Bryan Clay Invitational, Patrick Hilby delivered one of the fastest 800-meter performances in school history, placing sixth in the elite section with a time of 1 minute, 46.03 seconds. The mark moves Hilby up to No. 3 all-time at Wisconsin, improving from his previous No. 6 standing.
In the invitational section, Henry Risser also turned in a strong showing, finishing sixth in 1:47.68. The Golden Valley, Minnesota native's time ranks No. 10 in program history, giving the Badgers two entries on the all-time list from the same day.
At the Beach Invitational, Jacob Zednik led Wisconsin in the field events, placing ninth in the javelin with a throw of 217 feet, 5 inches (66.27 meters)
Up Next: Wisconsin wraps up competition at the Beach Invitational on Saturday at 12:00 p.m., with results available on Finished Timing. The Badgers will also continue action at the Bryan Clay Invitational, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and can be streamed on FloTrack, with results provided by Finished Timing.
Bryan Clay Invitational
Friday, April 17, 2026
Azusa, California
Results
800 Meters (Invite)
6. Henry Risser, 1:47.68
800 Meters (Elite)
6. Patrick Hilby, 1:46.03
Beach Invitational
Friday, April 17, 2026
Long Beach, California
Results
Javelin
9. Jacob Zednik, 217-5 (66.27m)
At the Bryan Clay Invitational, Patrick Hilby delivered one of the fastest 800-meter performances in school history, placing sixth in the elite section with a time of 1 minute, 46.03 seconds. The mark moves Hilby up to No. 3 all-time at Wisconsin, improving from his previous No. 6 standing.
In the invitational section, Henry Risser also turned in a strong showing, finishing sixth in 1:47.68. The Golden Valley, Minnesota native's time ranks No. 10 in program history, giving the Badgers two entries on the all-time list from the same day.
At the Beach Invitational, Jacob Zednik led Wisconsin in the field events, placing ninth in the javelin with a throw of 217 feet, 5 inches (66.27 meters)
Up Next: Wisconsin wraps up competition at the Beach Invitational on Saturday at 12:00 p.m., with results available on Finished Timing. The Badgers will also continue action at the Bryan Clay Invitational, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and can be streamed on FloTrack, with results provided by Finished Timing.
Bryan Clay Invitational
Friday, April 17, 2026
Azusa, California
Results
800 Meters (Invite)
6. Henry Risser, 1:47.68
800 Meters (Elite)
6. Patrick Hilby, 1:46.03
Beach Invitational
Friday, April 17, 2026
Long Beach, California
Results
Javelin
9. Jacob Zednik, 217-5 (66.27m)
Players Mentioned
Sprints
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Middle-Distance
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