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Friday, May 8

Ames, IA

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Cyclone Twilight

Mya Bunke runs at the Penn Relays.

Photo by: AJ Harrison

Kruse, Bunke post PR’s at Cyclone Twilight

May 08, 2026 | Women's Track & Field

Badger duo wrap up regular season with career-best marks in middle-distance events

By: AJ Harrison

AMES, Iowa – Emma Kruse and Mya Bunke posted personal-best times to highlight action for the Wisconsin women's track and field team at the Cyclone Twilight on Friday evening.

A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Kruse finished sixth in the 800 meters, finishing in 2 minutes, 7.96 seconds.

Bunke closed out the night with a personal-best time in the 1500 meters as her time of 4:18.92 earned her fourth place.

Up Next: UW will turn its attention to the 2026 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 15-17, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Cyclone Twilight
Friday, May 8, 2026
Ames, Iowa

800 Meters
6. Emma Kruse - 2:07.96

1500 Meters
4. Mya Bunke - 4:18.92

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