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Friday, May 1
Madison, Wis.
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Badger Challenge
Kazeem Breaks 38 Year Record in Strong Day for DePaul
5/1/2026 9:19:00 PM | TRACK AND FIELD
Blue Demons open final regular season weekend of action
WISCONSIN/ILLINOIS – DePaul track and field competed at the Gary Wieneke Memorial and Badger Challenge on Friday, led by Aisha Kazeem's school-record run in the 400m hurdles and multiple event victories at both sites.
At Illinois, the Blue Demons found success in the field events on both sides. Isaiah Hopf led the way with a triple jump title at 14.55m, pacing a one-two finish alongside Joshua Hill. On the women's side, Aubrey Phillips placed third in the javelin, Katelyn Welsh cleared 3.67m in the pole vault, and Eveline Reno added a 12.47m mark in the triple jump.
On the track in Champaign, DePaul turned in one of its strongest showings of the season. Kazeem delivered the top performance, breaking a 38-year-old school record in the 400m hurdles with a time of 59.33 to become the first Blue Demon under the one-minute barrier. The Blue Demons also controlled the women's 200m, with Sade Miller winning in 23.95 and Claire Dunn close behind in 24.08. On the men's side, Harper Bryan posted a personal-best 54.01 in the 400m hurdles, while Tyce Smith added a third-place finish in the 200m.
In Madison, DePaul's field group continued its momentum with another title performance. Alex Bernstein claimed the hammer throw crown with a mark of 67.93m, while Elena Opp placed third in the same event. Jaiden Gary added a fourth-place finish in the shot put with a throw of 17.26m.
The track events at Wisconsin produced multiple strong finishes on both squads. John Bush led the men's side with a win in the 800m in 1:49.53, marking the second-fastest time in program history, while Jayvion Cunningham finished second in the 200m after placing among the leaders in the 100m. Amy Carhee led the women with a victory in the 100m hurdles in 13.96, and Isabella Orozco placed second in the 800m to close the day.
Final Results - Friday, May 1
Gary Weineke Memorial – Day One
Champaign, Ill. - Demirjian Park
Men's Track & Field
400H: 3. Harper Bryan - 54.01 (PB), 6. Musa Butler - 56.13 (PB)
200: 3. Tyce Smith - 21.59
Triple Jump: 1. Isaiah Hopf - 14.55m, 2. Joshua Hill - 13.78m
Women's Track & Field
Javelin Throw: 3. Aubrey Phillips - 36.31m
400H: 1. Aisha Kazeem - 59.33 (PB, School Record)
200: 1. Sade Miller - 23.95, 2. Claire Dunn - 24.08
Hammer Throw: 8. Olivia Austin - 46.69m (SB), 9. Sydney Kube - 44.64m (PB)
Javelin Throw: 3. Aubrey Phillips - 36.31m
Pole Vault: 4. Katelyn Welsh - 3.67m
Triple Jump: 3. Eveline Reno - 12.47m, ND - Asha Pierre-Antoine
Badger Challenge
Madison, Wis. - McClimon Track Complex
Men's Track & Field
Shot Put: 4. Jaiden Gary - 17.26m
Hammer Throw: 1. Alex Bernstein - 67.93m, 15. Quinton Boyd - 49.41m
110H: 5. Jorden Reddick - 15.02, 6. Ryan Usher - 15.29
3000: 5. Cole Tupper - 8:34.04, 6. Mason Krieg - 8:36.71, 7. Daniel Grauer - 8:47.39
800: 1. John Bush - 1:49.53, 5. Jack Broghammer - 1:54.60, 8. Kyle Friedl - 1:59.57, 10. Jackson Hopkins - 2:01.28
100: 2. Jayvion Cunningham - 10.75, 3. Myles Money - 10.87, 4. Amaru Mazibuko - 11.04
400: 6. Ian Bello - 49.66, 8. Gavin Greaney - 50.87
400H: 7. Kyle Dube - 1:06.81
200: 2. Jayvion Cunningham - 21.68, 5. Myles Money - 22.32
1500: 12. Mohamed Abdullahi - 3:49.76, 21. Reid Waco - 4:04.24, 22. Kyle Clark - 4:07.20
Women's Track & Field
Shot Put: 9. Lauren Drew - 13.18m, 11. Laila Richardson - 12.15m
Hammer Throw: 3. Elena Opp - 56.37m, 13. Laila Richardson - 47.73m
Discus Throw: 8. Lauren Drew - 45.67m
100H: 1. Amy Carhee - 13.96, 8. Vivian Jones - 15.23
800: 2. Isabella Orozco - 2:08.61, 7. Kalina Urbaniak - 2:14.27
5000: 18. Gianna Sanchez - 17:58.48, 20. Sara Cordova - 18:33.09
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At Illinois, the Blue Demons found success in the field events on both sides. Isaiah Hopf led the way with a triple jump title at 14.55m, pacing a one-two finish alongside Joshua Hill. On the women's side, Aubrey Phillips placed third in the javelin, Katelyn Welsh cleared 3.67m in the pole vault, and Eveline Reno added a 12.47m mark in the triple jump.
On the track in Champaign, DePaul turned in one of its strongest showings of the season. Kazeem delivered the top performance, breaking a 38-year-old school record in the 400m hurdles with a time of 59.33 to become the first Blue Demon under the one-minute barrier. The Blue Demons also controlled the women's 200m, with Sade Miller winning in 23.95 and Claire Dunn close behind in 24.08. On the men's side, Harper Bryan posted a personal-best 54.01 in the 400m hurdles, while Tyce Smith added a third-place finish in the 200m.
In Madison, DePaul's field group continued its momentum with another title performance. Alex Bernstein claimed the hammer throw crown with a mark of 67.93m, while Elena Opp placed third in the same event. Jaiden Gary added a fourth-place finish in the shot put with a throw of 17.26m.
The track events at Wisconsin produced multiple strong finishes on both squads. John Bush led the men's side with a win in the 800m in 1:49.53, marking the second-fastest time in program history, while Jayvion Cunningham finished second in the 200m after placing among the leaders in the 100m. Amy Carhee led the women with a victory in the 100m hurdles in 13.96, and Isabella Orozco placed second in the 800m to close the day.
Final Results - Friday, May 1
Gary Weineke Memorial – Day One
Champaign, Ill. - Demirjian Park
Men's Track & Field
400H: 3. Harper Bryan - 54.01 (PB), 6. Musa Butler - 56.13 (PB)
200: 3. Tyce Smith - 21.59
Triple Jump: 1. Isaiah Hopf - 14.55m, 2. Joshua Hill - 13.78m
Women's Track & Field
Javelin Throw: 3. Aubrey Phillips - 36.31m
400H: 1. Aisha Kazeem - 59.33 (PB, School Record)
200: 1. Sade Miller - 23.95, 2. Claire Dunn - 24.08
Hammer Throw: 8. Olivia Austin - 46.69m (SB), 9. Sydney Kube - 44.64m (PB)
Javelin Throw: 3. Aubrey Phillips - 36.31m
Pole Vault: 4. Katelyn Welsh - 3.67m
Triple Jump: 3. Eveline Reno - 12.47m, ND - Asha Pierre-Antoine
Badger Challenge
Madison, Wis. - McClimon Track Complex
Men's Track & Field
Shot Put: 4. Jaiden Gary - 17.26m
Hammer Throw: 1. Alex Bernstein - 67.93m, 15. Quinton Boyd - 49.41m
110H: 5. Jorden Reddick - 15.02, 6. Ryan Usher - 15.29
3000: 5. Cole Tupper - 8:34.04, 6. Mason Krieg - 8:36.71, 7. Daniel Grauer - 8:47.39
800: 1. John Bush - 1:49.53, 5. Jack Broghammer - 1:54.60, 8. Kyle Friedl - 1:59.57, 10. Jackson Hopkins - 2:01.28
100: 2. Jayvion Cunningham - 10.75, 3. Myles Money - 10.87, 4. Amaru Mazibuko - 11.04
400: 6. Ian Bello - 49.66, 8. Gavin Greaney - 50.87
400H: 7. Kyle Dube - 1:06.81
200: 2. Jayvion Cunningham - 21.68, 5. Myles Money - 22.32
1500: 12. Mohamed Abdullahi - 3:49.76, 21. Reid Waco - 4:04.24, 22. Kyle Clark - 4:07.20
Women's Track & Field
Shot Put: 9. Lauren Drew - 13.18m, 11. Laila Richardson - 12.15m
Hammer Throw: 3. Elena Opp - 56.37m, 13. Laila Richardson - 47.73m
Discus Throw: 8. Lauren Drew - 45.67m
100H: 1. Amy Carhee - 13.96, 8. Vivian Jones - 15.23
800: 2. Isabella Orozco - 2:08.61, 7. Kalina Urbaniak - 2:14.27
5000: 18. Gianna Sanchez - 17:58.48, 20. Sara Cordova - 18:33.09
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all of the latest on DePaul Cross Country, Track & Field, stay tuned to DePaulBlueDemons.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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