The Albion College women's track and field team finished seventh after the first day of the MIAA Indoor Championships in Angola, Indiana. Julia Czarnowski placed eighth in the long jump with a mark of 5.25 meters. The distance medley relay team secured sixth place with a time of 14:03.42.
The Albion College track and field team began the MIAA Indoor Championships on Friday in Angola, Indiana, ending the opening day in seventh place overall. This performance came in the women's events, where the Britons competed in the long jump and the distance medley relay.
In the long jump, junior Julia Czarnowski led the Albion effort, achieving a distance of 5.25 meters to finish eighth. Junior Alexis Ames followed in 14th place with a jump of 4.63 meters, while freshman Chelsea Thelen placed 15th at 4.59 meters. These results highlighted the team's competitive start in the field events.
The distance medley relay provided another strong showing, with Kyra Shouldice, Lauren Fenstermaker, Taylor Adams, and Serena Arnold combining for a sixth-place finish. Their time of 14:03.42 underscored the depth in Albion's distance group.
The championships, hosted at Trine University, feature multiple events over two days. Albion's athletes will return on Saturday to contest additional competitions, aiming to improve their standing. The MIAA conference includes several Midwest colleges, and this indoor meet serves as a key early-season test for the Britons ahead of further regional meets.
