At the Wolf Pack Classic in Reno, Nevada, Quincy Bonds demonstrated exceptional performance by breaking her own 60-meter hurdles record for the third consecutive race. Bonds achieved an impressive time of 8.19 seconds in the final, surpassing her previous best by a significant margin. During the preliminary round, she also secured first place with a time of 8.31 seconds. Teammate Kali McEuen advanced to the final and placed fifth, setting a new personal best of 8.77 seconds, which now stands as the fifth-best mark in school history.
The Utah Valley University men's team showcased strong performances in the 60-meter dash. Defending WAC Indoor Champion Gabe Remy finished second with a time of 6.73 seconds, while Kade Thompson placed third, achieving a personal record of 6.74 seconds. Gavin Stafford also reached the final and finished fifth in 6.77 seconds. At another competition, Gunner Stepp won the 60-meter final in 6.83 seconds, tying for tenth place in UVU’s records. Da’Shawn Sands closely followed Stepp with a time of 6.84 seconds, securing second place.
Athletes from Utah Valley University excelled in various events beyond the track. Kelsi Oldroyd, who previously won the long jump at Utah State, took third place with a season-best jump of 5.89 meters, narrowly missing the program indoor record. Grace Degarimore triumphed in the women’s weight throw, improving her personal record to 17.99 meters, ranking second overall. Alyssa Logan, holder of the program indoor record, claimed second place. Trevor Hill set a new personal best in the men’s weight throw, advancing from eighth to sixth in UVU’s Top 10. Caleb Washington continued his streak of personal records in the long jump, landing fourth with a jump of 7.09 meters and moving up to sixth in the Top 10.
The athletes' dedication and hard work have not only propelled them to new heights but also exemplify the spirit of perseverance and excellence. Their achievements inspire others to strive for greatness and push beyond their limits. The meet concludes on Saturday, with events streaming live on the Mountain West Network starting at 10 a.m., featuring the men’s high jump and the women’s shot put.
