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Evergreen Park sprinter nearly rewrites Marquette's relay record books
Danny Olsen earns school records, medals in Big East indoor championships
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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An Evergreen Park native, Marquette sprinter Danny Olsen, just shattered two school indoor records and medaled at the Big East championships held minutes from his hometown. Olsen and fellow Illinois sprinter Frankie McGee also narrowly missed a long-standing 4x400 relay mark, capping a strong indoor season as the Golden Eagles shift focus to outdoor meets later this month.
Why it matters
Olsen's performance highlights the talent and dedication of local athletes from Evergreen Park, showcasing their ability to excel at the collegiate level and represent their community. The near-record in the 4x400 relay also demonstrates the competitiveness of Marquette's track and field program.
The details
Olsen set new school records in the 60-meter dash and 200-meter dash at the Big East indoor championships, while also medaling in those events. He and teammate Frankie McGee came close to breaking Marquette's long-standing 4x400 relay record, narrowly missing the mark.
- The Big East indoor championships were held in March 2026, just minutes from Olsen's hometown of Evergreen Park.
The players
Danny Olsen
An Evergreen Park native and sprinter for the Marquette University track and field team.
Frankie McGee
An Illinois sprinter who competed alongside Olsen on Marquette's 4x400 relay team.
Marquette University
The collegiate athletics program that Olsen and McGee compete for, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What’s next
Olsen and the Marquette track and field team will shift their focus to outdoor meets later this month, where they will look to build on their strong indoor season performance.
The takeaway
Evergreen Park's Danny Olsen has demonstrated his ability to excel at the collegiate level, setting new school records and medaling at the Big East championships. His performance highlights the talent and dedication of local athletes and the competitiveness of Marquette's track and field program.
