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Wyoming’s Mason Norman Sets 1,500-Meter School Record at Jack Christiansen Invitational

Wyoming’s Mason Norman Sets 1,500-Meter School Record at Jack Christiansen Invitational
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  • PublishedApril 1, 2025

The University of Wyoming track and field team delivered a strong performance at the Jack Christiansen Invitational, securing five first-place finishes and multiple podium spots before the meet was cut short due to weather, BVMSports reports.

The standout moment came from senior Mason Norman, who set a new school record in the men’s 1,500 meters with a time of 3:42.76.

Event Highlights

  • Mason Norman’s record-breaking run earned him first place in the 1,500-meter event.

  • The Cowboys secured 25 podium finishes, demonstrating the team’s depth.

  • The women’s team also excelled, with senior Kylie Simshauser finishing fourth in the 1,500 meters among other strong performances.

  • The competition was halted due to a lengthy lightning delay, preventing additional results.

Looking Ahead

The Wyoming track and field team will now shift its focus to two upcoming competitions on April 4:

  • The Stanford Invite in California

  • The Jerry Quiller Classic in Boulder

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