Jamestown Jimmies Track & Field Sees Success at Weekend Meets

Jimmie athletes place in multiple events at SDSU Classic and CSB/SJU Valentine's Day Open

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Jamestown Jimmies Track & Field team had several strong performances at two weekend meets, the SDSU Classic in Brookings, South Dakota and the CSB/SJU Valentine's Day Open in Collegeville, Minnesota. The Jimmie women saw top-three finishes from Greta Goven in the 800 meters and Madalyn Neumann in the high jump, while the men were led by Ethan Duval's fourth-place finish in the high jump and a pair of fourth-place showings from Liam Horner and Riley Johnson in the high jump.

Why it matters

The Jimmies' success at these early-season meets demonstrates the program's continued strength and ability to compete at a high level, both individually and as a team. These results will help build momentum as the team prepares for the rest of the indoor season and looks ahead to the outdoor campaign.

The details

At the SDSU Classic, Greta Goven ran a season-best time of 2:21.51 to finish third in the women's 800 meters, while Lydia Franson placed seventh in the 5000 meters. In Collegeville, Madalyn Neumann leapt a personal-best 1.56 meters to take third in the high jump, and Cambrie Fischer and Sydney Ulrich both placed in the triple jump, with Fischer fourth and Ulrich sixth. Ulrich also finished eighth in the long jump. On the men's side, Ethan Duval cleared 2.00 meters to finish fourth in the high jump at Brookings, and Ashton Judge was fifth in the long jump. At the CSB/SJU meet, Liam Horner and Riley Johnson both cleared 1.88 meters to share fourth place in the high jump, with Horner's leap being a personal best.

  • The SDSU Classic took place on February 14, 2026 in Brookings, South Dakota.
  • The CSB/SJU Valentine's Day Open was held on February 14, 2026 in Collegeville, Minnesota.
  • The Jimmies will compete next on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Marauders Tune Up in Bismarck, North Dakota.

The players

Greta Goven

A member of the Jamestown Jimmies women's track and field team who finished third in the 800 meters at the SDSU Classic.

Lydia Franson

A member of the Jamestown Jimmies women's track and field team who placed seventh in the 5000 meters at the SDSU Classic.

Madalyn Neumann

A member of the Jamestown Jimmies women's track and field team who finished third in the high jump at the CSB/SJU Valentine's Day Open.

Ethan Duval

A member of the Jamestown Jimmies men's track and field team who placed fourth in the high jump at the SDSU Classic.

Liam Horner

A member of the Jamestown Jimmies men's track and field team who tied for fourth place in the high jump at the CSB/SJU Valentine's Day Open, setting a personal best.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Jamestown Jimmies will compete next on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Marauders Tune Up in Bismarck, North Dakota as they continue to prepare for the remainder of the indoor season and look ahead to the outdoor campaign.

The takeaway

The Jamestown Jimmies track and field program continues to demonstrate its strength and competitiveness, with multiple athletes placing in the top finishers at these early-season meets. This success will help build momentum for the team as they set their sights on the rest of the indoor season and the transition to outdoor competition.