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Sam Dunnett just broke his own school record in the 1500 meters and claimed the fastest time in the entire Horizon League. The Purdue Fort Wayne distance runner is proving that personal bests are just stepping stones to even greater achievements.
University of Alabama's Caren Kiplagat just ran the fourth-fastest 10,000 meters in the entire nation this season, breaking her school's record by more than 10 seconds. Her teammates also dominated the track with record-breaking performances across two states.
Elon University junior Jenna Gilman shattered her school's 800-meter record at the Wake Forest Invitational, clocking 2:07.21 and etching her name at the top of Phoenix history. Her teammate Adriana Clarke also made history with a hammer throw that landed her second on Elon's all-time list.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
High school athlete Madilyn Janis launched a javelin 112 feet and 5 inches to break Mitchell's long-standing school record. The junior's throw highlights a standout season for the Kernel track and field program.
DePaul track athlete Alex Bernstein launched a program-record hammer throw of 70.62 meters in Tampa, capping a historic day where Blue Demons shattered two school records across three simultaneous meets. The men's 4x400m relay team also made history while competing in Florida.
Two California high school seniors just proved that personal bests are made to be beaten. At recent track meets, they shattered their own school records in incredible displays of determination.
University of Washington track and field athletes broke five school records in a single competition, including a javelin throw that beat a 15-year-old mark. The stunning performances show how hard work and determination can push human potential to new heights.
A Northern Arizona sophomore just opened his outdoor track season with a jaw-dropping performance that put him at the top of the entire nation. Josiah Johnson shattered his school's 400-meter hurdles record and now holds the best time in college track this year.
Oscar Hoglund rewrote his high school's diving record books this season and proved he belongs among Minnesota's best. The Delano/Watertown-Mayer junior capped his historic year with an 11th place finish at the state meet.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
A small university swim team just had the best performance in their program's history, with two athletes breaking records they didn't think would fall for years. The Niagara Purple Eagles proved that dedication and teamwork can rewrite the record books.
A UW-La Crosse relay team just shattered a 23-year-old record held by an Olympic gold medalist, running the fastest indoor 4x400 in school history. Despite the heartbreaking one-point loss for the team championship, three individual athletes took home national titles in a performance that rewrote the record books.
College track stars from Salisbury University broke multiple school records at a weekend meet in South Carolina. The Sea Gulls proved hard work and dedication still make champions.
Windermere Prep's Akai Tonge just became the fastest Laker in school history, blazing through the 400-meter hurdles in under 58 seconds. The junior athlete's record-breaking run shows what dedication and a fresh start can accomplish.
Kansas State's track and field teams dominated the first day of Big 12 Championships, claiming five individual titles and leading both men's and women's team standings. Two school records also fell as the Wildcats positioned themselves for a championship weekend.
A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.
Two Rice University track stars broke school records that had stood for more than 20 years, delivering stunning performances at meets in Arkansas and Houston. The achievements also earned both athletes recognition beyond their university.
Senior Freddy Collins shattered Boston University's 3000m record, just two weeks after breaking the 5000m mark. Teammate Thomas Cowan also set a school record and tied New Zealand's national indoor time in the 800m.
Jack Dingman shattered his own school record at the University of Central Arkansas, running a mile in just over four minutes. The junior athlete improved his previous mark by nearly two full seconds at a prestigious Boston track meet.
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