MSU Billings Shines at Whitworth Peace Meet

Grizzlies take home multiple event titles in annual track and field competition.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:04am

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Montana State University Billings had a strong showing at the annual Whitworth Peace Meet, a regional track and field competition held in Spokane, Washington. The Grizzlies came away with several first-place finishes across both the men's and women's events.

Why it matters

The Whitworth Peace Meet is an important early-season event for regional college track and field programs, allowing them to gauge their progress and identify areas for improvement before the conference championships later in the year.

The details

MSU Billings won the men's 800-meter run, the women's 1500-meter run, and the women's pole vault. Other top finishes for the Grizzlies included second place in the men's 400-meter hurdles and third place in the women's 100-meter dash.

  • The Whitworth Peace Meet took place on April 4-5, 2026.

The players

Montana State University Billings

A public university located in Billings, Montana, and a member of the NCAA Division II.

Whitworth University

A private liberal arts college in Spokane, Washington, that hosts the annual Whitworth Peace Meet track and field competition.

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What’s next

The Grizzlies will look to build on their strong Whitworth Peace Meet performance as they prepare for the upcoming Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) championships in May.

The takeaway

MSU Billings' success at the Whitworth Peace Meet demonstrates the program's continued growth and competitiveness within the regional track and field landscape.