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School Record Highlights Day One of B1G Indoor Championship
2/26/2026 10:06:00 PM | Track and Field
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana track and field opened the first day of the Big Ten Indoor Championship on Thursday, February 26th from the Fall Creek Pavilion. The Hoosiers saw several personal bests and multiple athletes advance to Saturday's final rounds.
"I felt good about how both teams competed today. We had numerous season best marks along with a strong performance from Trelee Banks-Rose to break school record in the 200m and several advanced to finals. I'm looking forward to what day 2 brings us."
The multi events opened the day with the pentathlon and heptathlons. Max Grangier closed the first day of the heptathlon with personal bests in the long jump (6.69m/21-11.5) and shot put (11.10m/36-5).
Elle Knepp and Chayla Rankin made several improvements in the pentathlon, combining for six different personal records. Knepp made improvements in the 60-meter hurdles (8.91), the high jump (1.67m/5-5.75), the long jump (5.96m/19-6.75) and her overall pentathlon score (3695). Rankin also made improvements in the 60-meter hurdles (8.98) and the shot put (9.25m/30-4.25).
On the track, the Hoosiers continued to set new records, advancing three athletes to Saturday finals.
Veronica Hargrave (1:27.51; PR) and Amelia Dodds (1:28.75) started the day by qualifying for Saturday's 600-meter finals. Hargrave ran the fastest qualifying time, followed by Dodds who ran the fourth fastest.
D'Angelo Brown followed in the men's 600-meter prelims with a personal best time of 1:18.08. His time now ranks ninth in the school record list.
In the women's 200-meter first round, Ava Olomajeye ran a personal best time of 24.01, ranking sixth in the school record book.
Trelee Banks-Rose lead the way in the men's 200-meter. His time of 20.70 ranks as the new school record, as he moves on to Saturday's finals. Kalen Sargent (21.28) and Novo Onvwerosuoke (21.40) also set personal bests in the event.
The Hosiers will be back tomorrow for the start of day two of the Big Ten Indoor Championship. Hannah Alexander will start the day at 11:30 am in the women's weight throw.
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"I felt good about how both teams competed today. We had numerous season best marks along with a strong performance from Trelee Banks-Rose to break school record in the 200m and several advanced to finals. I'm looking forward to what day 2 brings us."
The multi events opened the day with the pentathlon and heptathlons. Max Grangier closed the first day of the heptathlon with personal bests in the long jump (6.69m/21-11.5) and shot put (11.10m/36-5).
Elle Knepp and Chayla Rankin made several improvements in the pentathlon, combining for six different personal records. Knepp made improvements in the 60-meter hurdles (8.91), the high jump (1.67m/5-5.75), the long jump (5.96m/19-6.75) and her overall pentathlon score (3695). Rankin also made improvements in the 60-meter hurdles (8.98) and the shot put (9.25m/30-4.25).
On the track, the Hoosiers continued to set new records, advancing three athletes to Saturday finals.
Veronica Hargrave (1:27.51; PR) and Amelia Dodds (1:28.75) started the day by qualifying for Saturday's 600-meter finals. Hargrave ran the fastest qualifying time, followed by Dodds who ran the fourth fastest.
D'Angelo Brown followed in the men's 600-meter prelims with a personal best time of 1:18.08. His time now ranks ninth in the school record list.
In the women's 200-meter first round, Ava Olomajeye ran a personal best time of 24.01, ranking sixth in the school record book.
Trelee Banks-Rose lead the way in the men's 200-meter. His time of 20.70 ranks as the new school record, as he moves on to Saturday's finals. Kalen Sargent (21.28) and Novo Onvwerosuoke (21.40) also set personal bests in the event.
The Hosiers will be back tomorrow for the start of day two of the Big Ten Indoor Championship. Hannah Alexander will start the day at 11:30 am in the women's weight throw.
Follow Indiana track and field and cross country via X, Facebook and Instagram.
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