Washington State’s track and field team won 13 events Saturday and broke two records at the 12th annual WSU Open Indoor Track and Field Meet. 

The Cougars looked impressive in the women’s 200 meter sprint as Briaúna Watley completed the race with a record time of 25.19 seconds, breaking the previous record set by Nicole Hatcher of 25.39 in 2004. The 600 meter races, which are a rarity in most track and field events but a tradition at the WSU Open, featured Jacob Sealby for WSU, who jumped out to an early lead and finished the race in a record time of 1:19.49. 

“I think we have a pretty good group of middle distance guys, and I think we’re going to be looking forward to making some noise at nationals and placing pretty high in the relays that we got,” Sealby said.  

The Cougars also dominated in the field events lead by Kristine Felix, who won the women’s pole vault with an indoor personal best height of 13 feet and three-quarter inches.  Felix said it’s difficult to generate a high level of competition after only a week and a half of practice.  

“I’m trying to work on technique and getting on bigger poles,” said Felix.  “I want to get a new PR (personal record) this year, (but) I think it was a good starting point for the season.” 

Charlotte Muschamp displayed one of the most memorable moments at the WSU Open by finishing the women’s high jump with a lifetime best height of 5 feet 10 inches. 

“After fall training I’m a lot stronger and a lot faster,” said Muschamp. “I’m just trying to translate all that speed back into my technique and hopefully things will go well.” 

Other victories included Cole Smith in the men’s high jump, CharLee Linton in the women’s mile, and Daniel Zmuda in the men’s 60 meter hurdles. 

Sloan said there were those who exceeded expectations alongside those who did not, but attributed these sporadic results to challenges commonly found early in the season as people try to work the bugs out. 

“I think the jumps were a strong area for us today with Kristine Felix’s 13 feet in the pole vault and Charlotte Muschamp’s 5-10 in the high jump,” he said. 

Sloan said the multi-team looked mediocre, but most people were not rested for this meet. 

“I like the way we competed,” said Sloan.  “The marks were nothing really to get too excited about, but we’re two weeks away from a heptathlon and pentathlon for the women so I think we’ll be ready.”