Final NAIA Indoor Championship Qualifiers Revealed

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA announced the final qualifiers today, featuring 21 Mounties set to compete at the 2024 Indoor Track & Field National Championship next week. These outstanding athletes have showcased dedication to each event throughout the season, earning their spots among the nation’s elite competitors.

The women’s team boasts 7 individuals who have earned their spot at the National Championship. Elizabeth Grandle led the way for the Mounties on the women’s side with two top-ten qualifying seeds in both the women’s high jump and indoor Pentathlon.

As for the men, EOU had 14 individuals, notably led by high seeds Judson Mansfield at #2 in the Heptathlon and Tanner Nett at #3 in the Shot Put.

All EOU qualifiers are listed below.

WOMEN

NameEventSeedTime/Mark
Karlie BedardWomen’s Indoor Pentathlon
Women’s 4×800 Meter Relay Prelims
13
13
3236 points
9:27.15
Elizabeth GrandleWomen’s High Jump
Women’s Indoor Pentathlon
9
6
1.68 meters
3333 points
Lauryn MitchellWomen’s 600 Meter Run Prelims
Women’s 4×800 Meter Relay Prelims
12
13
1:35.89
9:27.15
Riley MorrisWomen’s 4×800 Meter Relay Prelims139:27.15
Madelyn NicholsWomen’s 4×800 Meter Relay Prelims139:27.15
Mattie WoodburyWomen’s 4×800 Meter Relay Prelims139:27.15
Kenna WoodwardWomen’s Weight Throw817.60 meters

MEN

NameEventSeedTime/Mark
Justin AshMen’s 3000 Meter Run Prelims
Men’s 5000 Meter Run Prelims
20
23
8:29.71
14:48.81
Mark ChurchMen’s Weight Throw1817.79 meters
James ConnallyMen’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims183:17.80
TJ DavisMen’s 60 Meter Hurdles Prelims
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims
17
18
8.13
3:17.80
Tyler JonesMen’s High Jump72.10 meters
Judson MansfieldMen’s Heptathlon24997 points
Israel MilesMen’s Heptathlon
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims
12
18
4764 points
3:17.80
Tanner NettMen’s Shot Put317.03 meters
Hunter NicholsMen’s 1000 Meter Run Prelims
Men’s 3000 Meter Run Prelims
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims
4
8
18
2:26.21
8:18.05
3:17.80
Mason NicholsMen’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims183:17.80
Osman OsmanMen’s 400 Meter Dash Prelims
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims
9
18
48.01
3:17.80
Bryson SpearsMen’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims183:17.80
Winston TelfordMen’s 3000 Meter Run Prelims358:34.88
Jonathan WindMen’s 1000 Meter Run Prelims
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims
9
18
2:27.09
3:17.80

The NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship, hosted by Dakota State University, is scheduled to take place at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings, S.D., from February 29th to March 2nd.