Crimson Storm Shine at ESU Midwest Classic

Oklahoma university's track and field teams deliver strong performances at annual regional meet.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:15pm

The Crimson Storm, a track and field program from an Oklahoma university, traveled to Emporia, Kansas to compete in the ESU Midwest Classic hosted by Emporia State. The men's and women's teams both turned in competitive showings with solid performances across various events at the regional meet.

Why it matters

The ESU Midwest Classic is a prestigious annual track and field competition that draws top collegiate programs from the region. A strong showing by the Crimson Storm highlights the growing strength and competitiveness of the Oklahoma university's athletics program on the regional stage.

The details

Details about specific event results or individual athlete performances from the Crimson Storm teams were not provided in the original news brief. However, the report indicates the Oklahoma university's men's and women's squads delivered an overall competitive effort against the other schools at the Midwest Classic meet hosted by Emporia State.

  • The ESU Midwest Classic track and field meet took place on April 4, 2026.

The players

Crimson Storm

The track and field program representing an Oklahoma university.

Emporia State

The host university for the ESU Midwest Classic regional track and field competition.

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What’s next

The Crimson Storm will look to build on their strong showing at the ESU Midwest Classic as they prepare for their conference championships and the possibility of qualifying athletes for the upcoming national meets.

The takeaway

The Crimson Storm's competitive performance at the prestigious ESU Midwest Classic demonstrates the growing strength and competitiveness of the Oklahoma university's track and field programs on the regional stage.