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Montana State women break school record at Stanford Invite
Bobcats claim 4 wins, set 5 program top-10 marks at prestigious meet
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:37pm
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The Montana State women's 4x400-meter relay team etched its name at the top of the school record books, earning one of four Bobcat wins and five program top-10 marks to close the Stanford Invite on Saturday. The Bobcat women's 4x400m relay team of Tilde Bjerager, Peyton Garrison, Giulia Gandolif and Caroline Hawkes posted a winning time of 3:33.61, breaking the school record set in 2025 by just 0.05 seconds.
Why it matters
The strong performances at the prestigious Stanford Invite showcase the depth and talent of the Montana State track and field program, which continues to set new school records and achieve high finishes at major competitions.
The details
In addition to the women's 4x400m relay record, the Bobcats claimed four other event wins at the Stanford Invite. Easton Hatleberg won the men's shot put, Jaeden Wolff won the women's 100m, the men's 4x100m relay team of Stryder Todd-Fields, Xavier Simpson, Drake Wilkes and Malikye Simpson won their event, and Blaise Snow won the men's 800m section five. The Bobcats also had five other marks that cracked the program's all-time top-10 lists.
- The Montana State women's 4x400m relay team set the new school record on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at the Stanford Invite.
The players
Tilde Bjerager
A member of the Montana State women's 4x400-meter relay team that set a new school record.
Peyton Garrison
A member of the Montana State women's 4x400-meter relay team that set a new school record.
Giulia Gandolif
A member of the Montana State women's 4x400-meter relay team that set a new school record.
Caroline Hawkes
A member of the Montana State women's 4x400-meter relay team that set a new school record.
Lyle Weese
The head coach of the Montana State track and field team.
What they’re saying
“It was a great weekend in the Bay Area for the team. We saw a few event wins and many high finishes in the two large meets, culminating with a win and school record in the women's 4x400-meter relay.”
— Lyle Weese, Head Coach, Montana State Track and Field
What’s next
The Bobcats will take next weekend off before returning to California for a three-meet weekend on April 16-18. Montana State will compete at the three-day Bryan Clay Invitational from April 16-18 at Azusa Pacific University, as well as the Long Beach State-hosted Pacific Coast Invitational on April 16 and Beach Invitational on April 17-18.
The takeaway
Montana State's track and field program continues to demonstrate its strength and depth, setting new school records and achieving high finishes at prestigious meets like the Stanford Invite. The Bobcats' success highlights the program's commitment to excellence and its ability to compete at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.
