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Wabash Today
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Wabash Senior Grimes Earns NCAC Sprints/Hurdles Honor
Grimes breaks two school records at DePauw Invitational
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Wabash College senior Conner Grimes was named the North Coast Athletic Conference Men's Sprints/Hurdles Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week after breaking two school records at the DePauw Invitational. Grimes set new Wabash standards in the 60-meter dash and 200-meter dash, with his times ranking among the fastest in Division III this season.
Why it matters
Grimes' record-breaking performances helped lead Wabash to the team title at the DePauw Invitational, showcasing the strength of the Little Giants' track and field program. His achievements also highlight the competitive nature of the NCAC conference and Wabash's ability to produce top-tier sprinters and hurdlers.
The details
Grimes opened the day by posting a time of 6.95 seconds in the 60-meter dash preliminaries, then lowered the mark to 6.91 in the finals to place second overall and eclipse the previous school record of 6.92 set by Will Newby in 2022. He later won the 200 meters in 21.90, surpassing the former program record of 22.33 held by Jose Franco since 2022.
- Grimes set the new 60-meter dash record in the finals on February 20, 2026.
- Grimes set the new 200-meter dash record on February 20, 2026.
The players
Conner Grimes
A senior at Wabash College who earned North Coast Athletic Conference Men's Sprints/Hurdles Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors after breaking two school records at the DePauw Invitational.
Will Newby
A former Wabash College sprinter who held the school record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.92 seconds, which was broken by Grimes.
Jose Franco
A former Wabash College sprinter who held the school record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.33 seconds, which was broken by Grimes.
The takeaway
Conner Grimes' record-breaking performances at the DePauw Invitational showcase the strength of Wabash College's track and field program and the school's ability to produce top-tier sprinters and hurdlers who can compete at the highest levels of Division III competition.
