By JULIANE FRUEH/Contributor
Editor’s Note: Juliane Frueh is a member of the track team.
Ever since David Kaiser and Nick Anthony began coaching UT Tyler’s track and field team six years ago, team members have set a school record at every meet.
“We have broken at least one school record for the past 60 meets,” Head Coach Kaiser said.
Feb. 8. Photo by JULIANE FRUEH.
According to the university’s track and field records, the most recent indoor record for men was set Feb. 16 in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Dylan Bennet ran the 60 meters in 6.79. The most recent outdoor record was set May 9, 2024, at the Lonestar Conference Championships in San Angelo. Ashton Turner finished the 110-meter hurdle race in 14.01.
The most recent indoor records for the women were set Feb. 1 in Lubbock.
Kamaria Carr ran the 800 meters in 2:13.03 and Macy Cogburn ran the 1600 meters in 5:05.24. The most recent outdoor record for the women was set May 25, 2024, at the NCAA DII Championships 2024 in Emporia, Kansas. Aerin Thompson ran 400 meters in 53.02.
“I think the streak of records has been accomplished because of the combination of grit and determination that the athletes have put on display daily and the way that they care about one another,” Assistant Coach Anthony said.
The most records that have ever been broken at a single meet go happened from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 this year. Eight records were broken over those two days.
Anthony said he believes more records likely be improved at the upcoming Lonestar Conference Indoor Championships Feb. 21and 22 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“I think there’s a chance that eight-plus records could be broken next week at conference,” Anthony said.
Interview with Nick Anthony
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