Ouimet, Thomas Lead Record-Breaking Weekend for Hopkins Track

Blue Jays tally 35 top-25 finishes across three meets, including multiple program and conference records.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:18am

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The Johns Hopkins women's track and field team had a record-breaking weekend, combining for 35 top-25 finishes and multiple performances that rank among the best in program history and Division III this season. Standout performances came from Ouimet in the heptathlon, Thomas in the 100m dash and 4x100m relay, and several other Blue Jays in the 400m, 800m, and other events.

Why it matters

This strong showing by the Johns Hopkins women's track and field team demonstrates the program's continued excellence and ability to compete at the highest levels of Division III competition. The numerous record-breaking performances highlight the depth and talent of the Blue Jays roster, positioning them as a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.

The details

Ouimet set a new program record in the heptathlon with 5,120 points, including a third-place finish in the long jump. Thomas broke school and conference records in the 100m dash with a time of 11.70, which ranks fourth nationally in Division III. The 4x100m relay team of Thomas, Klimov, Lewis, and Saussy also reset the program and conference record. Other top finishes came from Saussy, Klimov, and Lewis in the 400m, Donoho in the pole vault, and Zhang in the long jump.

  • The meets took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Hopkins returns to action on Thursday, April 23, 2026, splitting squads between the Penn Relays and the Paul Kaiser Classic.

The players

Ouimet

A Johns Hopkins athlete who set a new program record in the heptathlon with 5,120 points.

Thomas

A Johns Hopkins athlete who broke school and conference records in the 100m dash with a time of 11.70, ranking fourth nationally in Division III.

Klimov

A Johns Hopkins athlete who turned in a strong performance in the 200m dash, placing seventh with the 40th-fastest time in the nation.

Lewis

A Johns Hopkins athlete who competed in the 200m dash, finishing 14th with the 55th-fastest time nationally and third-best in program history.

Saussy

A Johns Hopkins athlete who placed 10th in the 400m dash with a personal-best time of 57.59, ranking 66th nationally and seventh in program history.

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What’s next

Hopkins returns to action on Thursday, April 23, 2026, splitting squads between the Penn Relays, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, and the Paul Kaiser Classic at Shippensburg University.

The takeaway

The Johns Hopkins women's track and field team's record-breaking performances across multiple meets demonstrate the program's continued excellence and depth of talent, positioning them as a force to be reckoned with in Division III competition this season.