Two School Records Fall in Day Two of UND Open

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The North Dakota track and field team had a strong showing at the UND Open, with two school records falling in the men's and women's mile events. Jadyn Keeler broke her own school record in the women's mile, while Louis-Lys Fanucchi topped the men's mile all-time list. The team collected a total of 19 top-three finishes during the meet.

Why it matters

The record-breaking performances and top finishes at the UND Open demonstrate the strength and depth of the North Dakota track and field program. These results will help build momentum for the team as they prepare for upcoming competitions, including the Bison Open next weekend.

The details

In the women's mile, Jadyn Keeler won the event with a time of 4:39.06, breaking her own school record. The Fighting Hawks claimed five of the top 10 placings in the women's mile, including the top four. On the men's side, Louis-Lys Fanucchi ran a near sub-4 mile time of 4:00.02, breaking the previous school record by over six seconds. Several other North Dakota athletes set new personal bests and moved up the program's all-time lists in various events.

• Jadyn Keeler broke her own school record in the women's mile.
• Louis-Lys Fanucchi now tops the men's mile all-time list.

What’s next

North Dakota track and field will make a short trip south to Fargo next weekend for the two-day Bison Open on February 6 and 7.