IUPUI Invitational 2024

IUPUI's Ellie Cates Breaks 17 in the 5K for the First Time Jan 27, 2024

Former FW Concordia runner Ellie Cates would run to a 2nd place finish being the top collegiate finisher in the Invite section of the 5K. She would blow away her PR with a time of 16:59.96.

IUPUI's AJ Whitinger Breaks 5K School Record with a 14:14 Jan 27, 2024

Former Blue River Valley runner and PFW transfer Andrew Whitinger would run to a new facility record, personal record, and school record in the Invite section of the 5K. His would cross the line with a time of 14:14.71.

Mattison Plummer of Illinois State Happy to PR in Open Mile Jan 27, 2024

Mattison Plummer from Illinois State would take the overall win out of the open sections of the women's mile. She would run a time of 4:54.59 that was a facility record before being broke again in the invite section the next day.

Andrew Bacon from Missouri S&T PRs for Win in the Open Mile Jan 27, 2024

Andrew Bacon from Missouri S&T would take the overall win out of the open sections of the men's mile. He would run a time of 4:16.78 at the IUPUI Invitational.

Bradley's Julia Nielsen Opens Up Season with a 600m Win Jan 27, 2024

Julia Nielsen from Bradley would take the win in the women's 600m with a time of 1:31.33. This was the facility's first women's 600m race which makes this the mark to beat for future races.

Jaxson Copelin from Bradley has Fun with first 600m Win Jan 27, 2024

Jaxson Copelin from Bradley would take the win in the men's 600m with a time of 1:21.10. This was the facility's first men's 600m race which makes this the facility record.

Evie Miller of 3 Rivers Racing Elite takes Women's Elite 5K Jan 27, 2024

Evie Miller from 3 Rivers Racing Elite in Fort Wayne would take the win in the women's inaugural 5K at the facility. The former Trine and University of St. Francis runner would enter with pacing duties and run to a 16:38.43 which is the time to beat going forward for the facility record.

Micah Peals from USI takes the Women's Open 3K Jan 27, 2024

Micah Peals from the University of Southern Indiana would take the win out of the open section of the women's 3K. She would run to a new PR of 10:30.98.

UIndy's Felix Rivet Wins the Men's Open 3K Jan 27, 2024

Felix Rivet from the University of Indianapolis would take the win out of the open section of the men's 3K. He would run a time of 8:27.31.

Jenelle Rogers from Ball State Easily Wins Women's 60m H Jan 27, 2024

Jenelle Rogers from Ball State and Oswego HS would take the win in the finals of the women's 60m Hurdles. She would run a 8.58 to secure a new facility record.

Illinois State's Brandon Ratliff Dominates the Men's 60m H Jan 27, 2024

Brandon Ratliff from Illinois State and Wyoming HS would easily take the win in the finals of the Men's 60m H. He would be the only athlete to break 8 seconds where he was able to secure a new facility record with a 7.89.

Makayla Sumrall from Ball State Hangs On to Win Women's 60m Jan 27, 2024

Makayla Sumrall from Ball State and Roseville HS would easily take the win in the finals of the Women's 60m Dash. She would win a close race with a 7.58 as Camryn Dunn from Miami (OH) was only one hundredth of a second behind.

Lewis' Tyler Toussaint Takes the Win in the Men's 60m Jan 27, 2024

Tyler Toussaint from Lewis would take the win in the finals of the Men's 60m Dash. He would win with a 6.83 which is good for a new facility record.

Julia Nielsen Doubles Back to an Impressive Invite Mile Win Jan 27, 2024

Julia Nielsen from Bradley doubles back from a 600m win Friday night to secure a time of 4:44.57 in a win the Women's Invite Mile that currently ranks her 75th nationally.

Bradley's Jack Crull Runs to a 4:03.46 in the Invite Mile Jan 27, 2024

Jack Crull from Bradley and Helias Catholic HS would run to a time of 4:03.46 to secure the win in the Invite section of the Men's Mile. His time currently ranks him 82nd in the country.

Marian's Olivier Lifrange Runs Away With the 400m Win Jan 27, 2024

Olivier Lifrange from Marian takes the win in the Men's 400m. His time was 49.11 and good enough for a new facility record.

Abby Suszek from Miami (OH) Talks About her 400m Win Jan 27, 2024

Abby Suszek would take the win in the Women's 400m dash at the IUPUI Invitational. She would run to a 56.20, good for a facility record at the brand new Fall Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis.

Trixie Wraith from Bradley Wins the Women's 800m Jan 27, 2024

Trixie Wraith from Bradley University would run to a time of 2:10.51 to secure the win in the Women's 800m. Her time would be a create a new facility record for the Women's 800m.

Isai Morales Wins an Exciting Finish to the Men's 800m Jan 27, 2024

Isai Morales from Eastern Illinois and Hampshire HS wins the Men's 800m in a 1:54.76. 

Mathis Chavand Gets the Win in the Invite 3K Race Jan 27, 2024

Mathis Chavand from Illinois State would run to a time of 8:11.96 to secure the win in the Men's Invite 3K. His time edges out the previous record of 8:14 set by IUPUI's Andrew Whitinger from the Butler Invitational last weekend.

Nadia Potgieter Runs to Impressive Win in the 3K Invite Race Jan 27, 2024

Nadia Potgieter from Bradley University would run to a time of 9:29.29 to secure the win in the Women's 3K Invite Race. Her time would be a create a new facility record for the Women's 3K.

WATCH: Over 20 Interviews from the IUPUI Invitational Jan 28, 2024

Wondering what athletes are saying about the new track and how it races? Look no further, we have post race interviews available from the IUPUI Invitational.

Abby Suszek Clocks Fall Creek Pavilion Facility Record Mark Jan 31, 2024

Interview: Now repping Miami University, Abby Suszek, the 2021 OHSAA DIII 400m state champion, spoke to MileSplit following her 400 win at the IUPUI Invite.