Local Athletes Dominate Big Ten Women's Indoor Track Events

Southern California team members set records at championships in Indianapolis.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Two athletes from Southern California's team, junior Madison Whyte and senior Jasmine Lee, won events at the Big Ten women's indoor track and field championships in Indianapolis. Whyte set a meet and facility record by winning the 400 meters in 51.31 seconds, while Lee won the 800 meters.

Why it matters

The Big Ten is one of the most competitive conferences in college athletics, and these wins showcase the talent and hard work of the Southern California track and field program. The performances also highlight the strength of the local high school athletic programs that produced these standout student-athletes.

The details

Junior Madison Whyte, an alumna of Heritage High in Newport News, set a meet record and facility record by winning the 400 meters in 51.31 seconds. Senior Jasmine Lee, also from Southern California, won the 800 meters.

  • The Big Ten indoor track and field championships took place in Indianapolis on March 1-2, 2026.

The players

Madison Whyte

A junior on the Southern California track and field team, Whyte is an alumna of Heritage High School in Newport News.

Jasmine Lee

A senior on the Southern California track and field team.

Southern California

The university's track and field team that competed in the Big Ten championships.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by the Southern California athletes at the Big Ten indoor track and field championships showcase the depth and talent of the program, as well as the quality of the local high school athletic programs that produced these standout student-athletes.