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Illini Deca-Jam
Saleh leads the Heptathlon after Day One in Champaign
April 09, 2026 | Women's Track & Field
Kyla Saleh sweeps with wins in every event
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Wisconsin women's track and field junior Kyla Saleh leads the Heptathlon after Day 1 at the Illini Deca-Jam on Thursday at the Demirjian Park in Champaign. Saleh won all four events she competed in: shot put, high jump, the 100-meter hurdles and 200 meters. Â
The Waunakee-native kicked off the day, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 14.52 seconds and the 200 meters in 25.99.
In the circle, she threw her personal best in shot put with a heave of 39 feet, 1 ¾ inches (11.93m). Her momentum continued in the high jump, with a mark of 5 feet, 7 inches (1.70m).Â
UP NEXT: Saleh will start Day 2 of the heptathlon at 12:45 p.m. CT. Live results are available here. The distance crew will head to Platteville for the UW-Platteville Invitational. Action is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. CT. Live results can be found here.
Illini Deca-JamÂ
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Champaign, IllinoisÂ
Heptathlon:
100-Meter Hurdles:Â
1. Kyla Saleh - 14.52
200 Meters:Â
1. Kyla Saleh - 25.99
High Jump:
1. Kyla Saleh - 5-07 (1.70m)
Shot Put:
1. Kyla Saleh - 39-01 ¾ (11.93m)
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