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Badgers wrap up season opener with two top-5 finishes
March 22, 2025 | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Wearing takes second in the 110 hurdles, Kelley places fourth in the 1500
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's and women's track and field teams opened their outdoor campaign this weekend in Florida, competing at the UCF Bulls Invite on Friday and Saturday, highlighted by Gio Wearing and Emma Kelley's top-5 finishes.
In the 110-meter hurdles, junior Gio Wearing finished second with a time of 13.70 seconds among a stack field of 31 competitors.
Meanwhile, Emma Kelley showcased her versatility, placing fourth in her 1500 meter debut with a time of 4:22.70. This marks the seniors second top-5 finish on the weekend.
Freshman Landon Gallun rounded out the Badgers competition with a 39th place finish in the 100 meters with a time of 10.84 seconds.
Up Next: The Badgers split up for meets in Florida and California. Wisconsin will compete at the Hurricane Collegiate Invite, hosted by the University of Miami on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. Out West, the Badgers will compete at the Mangrum Invite on Friday, March 28.
USF Bulls Invite
Friday, March 22, 2025
USF Track & Field Stadium
Tampa, Florida
Men's 100 Meters
39. Landon Gallun, 10.84
Men's 110 Meters Hurdles
2. Gio Wearing, 13.70
Women's 1500 Meters
4. Emma Kelley, 4:22.70
In the 110-meter hurdles, junior Gio Wearing finished second with a time of 13.70 seconds among a stack field of 31 competitors.
Meanwhile, Emma Kelley showcased her versatility, placing fourth in her 1500 meter debut with a time of 4:22.70. This marks the seniors second top-5 finish on the weekend.
Freshman Landon Gallun rounded out the Badgers competition with a 39th place finish in the 100 meters with a time of 10.84 seconds.
Up Next: The Badgers split up for meets in Florida and California. Wisconsin will compete at the Hurricane Collegiate Invite, hosted by the University of Miami on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. Out West, the Badgers will compete at the Mangrum Invite on Friday, March 28.
USF Bulls Invite
Friday, March 22, 2025
USF Track & Field Stadium
Tampa, Florida
Men's 100 Meters
39. Landon Gallun, 10.84
Men's 110 Meters Hurdles
2. Gio Wearing, 13.70
Women's 1500 Meters
4. Emma Kelley, 4:22.70
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