Cedarville Track and Field Dominates Day One of GMAC Championships

Yellow Jackets set multiple school records and qualify for nationals in several events

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Cedarville University track and field teams had an outstanding first day at the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) Championships in Ashland, Ohio. Several Cedarville athletes set school records and qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championships, including Calvin Speicher in the 60-meter hurdles, Brandon Rogers in the 400-meter dash, and Summer Swartwout in the 60-meter dash and 200-meter dash.

Why it matters

Cedarville's strong performance on day one of the GMAC Championships showcases the depth and talent of their track and field programs. The Yellow Jackets are positioning themselves as contenders for the conference title and have several athletes who have a chance to compete for national championships in March.

The details

In the 60-meter hurdles, junior Calvin Speicher set a new school record with a time of 7.93 seconds, edging out the nationally ranked sophomore from Ashland. In the 400-meter dash, school record-holder Brandon Rogers posted the second-fastest time in program history at 47.13 seconds, with teammate Jeremy Johnson also qualifying for the finals. Sprinter Summer Swartwout had an outstanding day, setting the second-fastest time in school history in the 60-meter dash at 7.44 seconds and breaking the school record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.92 seconds. The women's 4x400-meter distance medley relay team also had a strong showing, finishing second with a time that ranks 10th in Division II.

  • On February 27, the GMAC Championships were held at the University of Ashland in Ashland, Ohio.
  • The championships took place over two days, February 27-28.

The players

Calvin Speicher

A junior hurdle specialist for the Cedarville University track and field team who set a new school record in the 60-meter hurdles.

Brandon Rogers

The school record-holder in the 400-meter dash for the Cedarville University track and field team, who posted the second-fastest time in program history.

Summer Swartwout

A sprinter for the Cedarville University track and field team who set the second-fastest time in school history in the 60-meter dash and broke the school record in the 200-meter dash.

Ty Allen

A nationally ranked sophomore hurdler from Ashland University who competed against Calvin Speicher in the 60-meter hurdles.

Audrianna Enns, Mallory Gasper, Sydney Diedrich, Emily Walsh

Members of the Cedarville University women's 4x400-meter distance medley relay team that finished second.

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What they’re saying

“I felt pretty smooth. The time came up, and I knew it was a fast race.”

— Calvin Speicher, Junior hurdler (Cedarville.edu)

“My main goal was to run fast without straining. I didn't want to overextend myself–just execute cleanly and stay controlled.”

— Brandon Rogers, School record-holder in the 400-meter dash (Cedarville.edu)

“God had other plans.”

— Summer Swartwout, Sprinter (Cedarville.edu)

What’s next

The GMAC Championships will conclude on February 28, with several Cedarville athletes looking to build on their strong performances from day one and secure conference titles and national championship berths.

The takeaway

Cedarville University's track and field teams showcased their depth and talent on day one of the GMAC Championships, setting multiple school records and qualifying several athletes for the NCAA Division II National Championships. This performance positions the Yellow Jackets as a force to be reckoned with as they chase conference and national titles.