The Florida State track and field teams wrapped up the historic 130th Penn Relays at Franklin Field with impressive performances.
Freshman Rylee Blade made headlines by setting a new school record in the women’s 5,000 meters. She finished with a time of 15:29.45, breaking Lauren Ryan’s previous record from 2022. Blade now ranks first in the ACC and 14th in the NCAA. Her achievement highlights an upward trend in collegiate women’s track, where young athletes are increasingly pushing boundaries.
In the men’s 1,500 meters, Isaac Hirshman Chandler came in fourth, clocking a personal best of 3:42.2. This marks the sixth-fastest time in Florida State history.
Leah Taylor continued her success in the women’s 3,000 steeplechase, finishing seventh with a new personal best of 10:07.45. Meanwhile, Oakley Olson and Ella Menke also competed, landing 19th and 20th, respectively.
In the women’s 1,500 meters, Suus Altorf stood out, finishing third with a time of 4:12.32, while Nicole Dinan was close behind in 15th place.
Bieke Schipperen capped off the evening by winning her first-ever women’s 10,000 meters with a time of 33:31.08, which ranks as the eighth-fastest in program history.
As the season progresses, the spotlight is on these athletes, especially younger ones setting records. A recent NCAA survey showed that participation in track and field is on the rise, reflecting a growing interest in the sport.
Florida State will finish the regular season with the LSU Invite on May 2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For live updates, fans can check out Seminoles.com.
Overall, these performances emphasize the increasing competitiveness in collegiate track and field and the bright futures of these athletes. Keep an eye on this evolving landscape—it’s exciting to witness!
