Zelie Sorensen Breaks Two Records, Qualifies for Nationals

Mount Marty senior athlete sets new personal bests in 60M and 200M dash events

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Zelie Sorensen, a senior on the Mount Marty Lancers Women's Track Team, broke two of her own records at the Mt. Marty Last Chance Meet in Yankton, South Dakota on February 13, 2026. Sorensen clocked times of 7.71 seconds in the 60M dash and 25.35 seconds in the 200M dash, besting her previous records of 7.77 and 25.37 seconds respectively. With her 200M time, Sorensen has qualified for the 2026 National Championships in Gainesville, Florida on March 5-6.

Why it matters

Sorensen's record-breaking performances highlight her continued dominance in sprinting events and cement her status as one of the top track athletes in the region. Her qualification for the national championships also provides an opportunity for the Mount Marty program to gain national exposure and potentially earn hardware at the highest level of collegiate competition.

The details

At the Mt. Marty Last Chance Meet, Sorensen shattered her previous personal bests in both the 60M and 200M dash events. Her time of 7.71 seconds in the 60M dash was 0.06 seconds faster than her previous record, while her 200M dash time of 25.35 seconds was 0.02 seconds quicker than her prior best. These record-breaking runs came just a week before Sorensen will compete in the GPAC Indoor Championships, where she will look to add conference titles to her growing list of accolades.

  • Sorensen broke the 60M dash record with a time of 7.71 seconds on February 13, 2026.
  • Sorensen broke the 200M dash record with a time of 25.35 seconds on February 13, 2026.
  • The 2026 GPAC Indoor Championships will be held on February 20-21, 2026.
  • The 2026 National Championships will be held on March 5-6, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida.

The players

Zelie Sorensen

A senior on the Mount Marty Lancers Women's Track Team who has emerged as one of the top sprinters in collegiate competition.

Mount Marty Lancers

The athletic program of Mount Marty University, a private Catholic university located in Yankton, South Dakota.

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What they’re saying

“Zelie is such a talented and driven athlete. Her ability to continually raise the bar for herself is truly inspiring.”

— Aaron Sorensen, Zelie's father (kbrx.com)

What’s next

Sorensen will compete in the GPAC Indoor Championships on February 20-21, 2026 in Sioux Center, Iowa, where she will look to add conference titles to her growing list of accomplishments. She will then travel to Gainesville, Florida to participate in the 2026 National Championships on March 5-6.

The takeaway

Zelie Sorensen's record-breaking performances and qualification for the national championships showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of Mount Marty's track and field program. Her continued success inspires her teammates and the broader community, highlighting the university's ability to develop world-class student-athletes.