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Ackerman Sets School Record at OSU PNW Invite
Oregon State Track and Field opened their outdoor season with several top performances.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:49am
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Oregon State Track and Field opened their outdoor season at the OSU PNW Invite, with Maryann Ackerman headlining the weekend by setting a new school record in the javelin with a throw of 53.59m/175-10. Other highlights included Beatrice Pettersson's top-10 regional hammer throw, Megan Hatcher's personal best in the 100m hurdles, and strong showings in the 1,500m and 800m races.
Why it matters
The OSU PNW Invite provided an early-season opportunity for the Beavers to showcase their talent and set the tone for the outdoor season. Ackerman's record-breaking javelin throw and the team's other top performances demonstrate the depth and potential of the Oregon State track and field program.
The details
Maryann Ackerman headlined the meet with a record-breaking throw in the javelin, launching a personal-best 53.59m/175-10 on her first attempt of the outdoor season. The mark surpassed her previous best by four feet and broke the Oregon State school record by 10 inches, moving her to No. 1 all-time in program history. Beatrice Pettersson opened the meet with a top-10 regional hammer throw and a top-10 all-time mark at Oregon State with a 54.95m/180-3. Megan Hatcher continued her success with a personal-best 14.94 in the 100m hurdles, while the Beavers dominated the 1,500m and 800m races, including Maya Baechler's PR of 4:15.94 and Jillian Brown's win in the invitational 800m section.
- Maryann Ackerman set the new Oregon State javelin record on her very first attempt of the outdoor season.
The players
Maryann Ackerman
A member of the Oregon State track and field team who set a new school record in the javelin with a throw of 53.59m/175-10.
Beatrice Pettersson
An Oregon State track and field athlete who posted a top-10 regional hammer throw and a top-10 all-time mark at Oregon State with a 54.95m/180-3.
Megan Hatcher
An Oregon State track and field athlete who ran a personal-best 14.94 in the 100m hurdles.
Maya Baechler
An Oregon State track and field athlete competing unattached who ran a personal-best 4:15.94 in the 1,500m.
Jillian Brown
An Oregon State track and field athlete who won the invitational 800m section with a time of 2:08.91.
The takeaway
The OSU PNW Invite showcased the depth and talent of the Oregon State track and field program, with several athletes setting personal bests and school records. Maryann Ackerman's record-breaking javelin throw highlighted the team's strong start to the outdoor season, setting the stage for continued success throughout the year.
