The Wesleyan track and field teams opened their outdoor season with a commanding performance at the J. Elmer Swanson Spring Classic, held at their home Andersen Track. The women's team, led by Amelia Goettsch '29, excelled in multiple events. Goettsch claimed victory in the 200m with a time of 25.60 seconds. In the 3000m, Kaitlyn Connors '29 led a dominant display by the Cardinals, winning the event in 10:08.76 and securing nine of the top ten spots. Virginia Lessner '28 and Chase Cerrell '28 followed closely, finishing third and fourth, respectively. The team also saw strong performances from Elanora Smith '27 in the 1500m and Katherine Goss '29 in the 100m hurdles.
The men's team mirrored the women's success, particularly in the 3000m, where they swept the top ten positions. Dylan Cote '28 led the charge with a first-place finish, clocking in at 8:31.31. Knox Wallask '29 and Zach Allen '27 completed the podium sweep. In the 1500m, Liam Calhoun '26 took first place with a time of 3:57.82, followed by Alex Kermath '26 in second. The Cardinals also saw August Doetsch '29 secure a third-place finish in the 800m. Both teams will look to build on this momentum as they continue their outdoor season.
