EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's and women's track and field teams began their 2025 indoor seasons on Saturday as they hosted their annual Alumni Open and UW-River Falls. The Blugolds had a stellar day at home with a combined 16 event victories as both teams placed first in the opening dual of the year.

Blugold Event Winners:

• McKenzie Kruse, Emilia Lauinger, Sophia Korynta, Kylee Grabarski – 4x400m Relay (4:09.03)
• Allyson Kakes – 55m Run (7.34), 200m Run (26.19)
• Stefan Klechefski – 55m Run (6.44)
• Jack Schreiber – 200m Run (22.41), 400m Run (51.00)
• Kylee Grabarski – 400m Run (59.79)
• Brooklyn Lamers – 800m Run (2:28.16)
• Emilee Booker – 55m Hurdles (8.32)
• Blake Postler – 55m Hurdles (7.89)
• Marley Ziemke – High Jump (1.22)
• Johnny Botsch – Pole Vault (4.65)
• Kayla Behnke – Shot Put (13.05), Weight Throw (19.63)
• Adam Strouf – Shot Put (17.56)
• Adam Beck – Weight Throw (15.97)

UP NEXT
The Blugolds will hit the road on Saturday, January 25^th and compete at the Aurora Grand Prix hosted by Aurora University in Chicago, Ill. First events are scheduled for 11 a.m.

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