Kansas State Women's 4x400 Relay Team Breaks School Record

The Wildcats also saw strong performances in the men's 4x400 relay and individual events at the Tyson Invitational.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Kansas State track and field teams wrapped up competition at the Tyson Invitational on Saturday, with the women's 4x400 relay team breaking the school record with a time of 3:33.59. The relay team consisted of three freshmen and one senior. The men's 4x400 relay team also had a strong showing, finishing sixth with the fourth-fastest time in school history. In the field events, junior Daniela Wamokpego won the women's triple jump with a leap of 13.59m, which is currently the third-best distance in the NCAA.

Why it matters

The record-breaking performance by the women's 4x400 relay team and the Wildcats' overall strong showing at the Tyson Invitational demonstrate the program's continued growth and development. With the championship season approaching, these results provide momentum and confidence for the team as they look to make a mark at the upcoming conference and national meets.

The details

The women's 4x400 relay team, consisting of freshmen Desirae Riehle, Delaney Brinker, Anastasiia Kretova, and senior Vanessa Mercera, finished runner-up with their record-breaking time. The previous school record of 3:34.27 was set in 2015. In the men's 4x400 relay, the team of juniors Nen Matlock, Tavon Underwood, Bongumusa Nkosi, and senior Cyrus Ways finished sixth with a time of 3:08.42, which is the fourth-fastest in school history. Junior Daniela Wamokpego won the women's triple jump with a leap of 13.59m, which is currently the third-best distance in the NCAA and the fifth-best performance in Kansas State indoor records.

  • The Tyson Invitational took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Kansas State track and field teams will compete in their final regular-season meet, the Steve Miller Invitational, on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Desirae Riehle

A freshman member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.

Delaney Brinker

A freshman member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.

Anastasiia Kretova

A freshman member of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.

Vanessa Mercera

A senior member and anchor of the record-breaking women's 4x400 relay team.

Daniela Wamokpego

A junior who won the women's triple jump with a leap of 13.59m, which is currently the third-best distance in the NCAA.

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What they’re saying

“That women's 4x400, they broke the school record and I'm just so happy. Desirae on the front of that, a true freshman, handled everything really well, Anastasiia also on there, a true freshman, Delaney Brinker on there, a true freshman, and then anchored by the senior in Vanessa. Three true freshmen on the school record relay, I'm just proud of these kids and we're on a good trajectory heading into championship season.”

— Travis Geopfert, Head Coach (kstatesports.com)

What’s next

The Wildcats will finish the regular season with one last home meet on Friday, February 20, 2026, in the Steve Miller Invitational at Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track.

The takeaway

The record-breaking performance by the women's 4x400 relay team, which included three freshmen, demonstrates the depth and promising future of the Kansas State track and field program. The team's strong showing at the Tyson Invitational, with standout performances in both track and field events, positions the Wildcats well for the upcoming championship season.