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Five things to know: Wisconsin hosts Badger Challenge
April 29, 2026 | Women's Track & Field
10 women seniors will be recognized for senior day
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin track and field team will host the final meet of the regular season on Friday, May 1. The Badger Challenge begins at noon with field events while running events at the McClimon Track Complex begin at 3:45 p.m. Admission is free. Â
The Badgers will celebrate their 15 seniors around 6 p.m on Friday.Â
Meet information and maps can be found here and the tentative schedule is available here.
1. KICKING KYLIE: Kylie Finger had a standout performance last weekend at the Penn Relays, winning the 1500 meters in 4:11.69. The Oconomowoc native has had great success this season, having four top-ten marks, two in the indoor season and two in outdoors. She will look to build on that success this weekend and in the post-season.
2. THE SENIORS: Wisconsin will recognize ten women's seniors on Friday evening: Mya Bunke, Annika Cutforth, Bella Jacobsen, Taylor Kesner, Danni Langseth, Maggie Munson, Rachel Robinson, Sydney Robinson, Leané Willemse and Shaina Zinter. This year's class spans every event group, featuring key contributors in sprints, distance, throws and multis. The senior ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at McClimon.
3. LAST BADGER CLASSIC: The Badgers dominated the 2025 Badger Classic, winning 12 of 15 events. Sydney and Rachel Robinson went one‑two in the 100 meters, with Sydney also taking the 200. Elissa Perkins swept the long jump and triple jump with a personal best. Finger returns as the defending 1500‑meter champion, while Maggie Munson looks to repeat in the steeplechase after winning last year's race by more than 20 seconds. In the throws, Taylor Kesner won the discus and Zonica Lindeque captured the shot put.
4. TOP FIVE: Zonica Lindeque posted a personal best in the shot put at last year's meet, throwing 55‑7 (16.94m) to move to No. 5 in program history. The South Africa native aims to defend her title and contend in the discus as well.
5. UP NEXT: The Badgers will have the weekend off before heading to Lincoln, Nebraska for the Big Ten Outdoor Championships, May 15-17.Â
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