The calendar has turned to February and we’ve already seen a crazy start to the DI men’s and women’s indoor track and field season. Records have fallen, world-leading marks have been set and there have been impressive performances around the country. But which performances were most exciting over the first month-ish?
Let’s find out, from both women and men.
Women’s performances
Arkansas’ Britton Wilson sets the 600 meter collegiate record
Before this season, we last saw Arkansas’ Britton Wilson winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. Wilson returned to the collegiate level with an NCAA record in the 600 meters.
In Wilson’s first meet of the season, she finished the 600 meters in 1:25.16, breaking a record previously held by Athing Mu. It was the 10th fastest time in world history.
Britton Wilson (@brittonwilsonn) set a new COLLEGIATE RECORD in the 600M, finishing in 1:25.16.
Wilson now has the 10th fastest time in the World ever, breaking Athing Mu’s previous NCAA record of 1:25.80.
(🎥: @RazorbackTF)
pic.twitter.com/HvI2NCSeFL— Stan Becton (@stan_becton) January 13, 2023
Texas’ Julien Alfred sets the 60 meter collegiate record
The 60 meter record has…
