Montana State athletes earn Big Sky honors after record performances

Sprinter Tilde Bjerager and thrower Sydney Brewster recognized for standout showings at Missoula meet.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:33pm

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Montana State sprinter Tilde Bjerager and thrower Sydney Brewster were named Big Sky women's track and field athletes of the week after impressive performances at the Cat-Griz Dual/Al Manuel Invitational in Missoula. Bjerager broke the school record in the 400-meter hurdles, while Brewster won the shot put with a mark that ranks sixth nationally.

Why it matters

The awards highlight the strength of Montana State's track and field program and the individual excellence of Bjerager and Brewster, who are positioning themselves as top contenders in their respective events this outdoor season.

The details

Bjerager's record-breaking time of 57.79 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles placed her seventh in the nation, while Brewster's winning shot put mark of 17.12 meters (56 feet, 2 inches) was nearly seven feet better than the runner-up.

  • The Cat-Griz Dual/Al Manuel Invitational was held on Saturday, March 29, 2026 in Missoula.
  • The Big Sky Conference announced the weekly awards on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Tilde Bjerager

A sprinter for the Montana State Bobcats women's track and field team.

Sydney Brewster

A thrower for the Montana State Bobcats women's track and field team.

Big Sky Conference

The NCAA Division I athletic conference that Montana State University is a member of.

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What’s next

Montana State heads to California on Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, for the Stanford Invitational and the Mike Fanelli Track Classic on the campuses of Stanford University and San Francisco State University.

The takeaway

The strong performances by Bjerager and Brewster demonstrate the depth and talent of Montana State's track and field program, which will look to continue its success at upcoming high-profile meets in California.