Montana State Track & Field Impresses in Albuquerque, Seattle

Bobcats earn four event wins and set 10 program records in split weekend competition

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Montana State track & field team opened its split weekend with impressive marks on Friday, compiling four event wins and 10 improvements to the program's all-time top-10 list between the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Husky Classic in Seattle, Washington.

Why it matters

The strong early-season performances by the Bobcats track & field team demonstrate the program's depth and talent, positioning them well for continued success as the indoor season progresses. The team's ability to set multiple program records across sprints, jumps, and throws events highlights the breadth of their capabilities.

The details

In Albuquerque, Hailey Coey won the long jump, Tilde Bjerager and Giulia Gandolfi finished 1-2 in the unseeded 400m, Chase McGee and Jordan Lasher went 1-2 in the pole vault, and Jenavieve Lynch won the weight throw in Seattle. The Bobcats also saw several other athletes move into the program's all-time top-10 lists in their respective events.

  • The Montana State track & field team competed on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Hailey Coey

A Montana State track & field athlete who won the long jump event at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque.

Tilde Bjerager

A Montana State track & field athlete who won the unseeded 400-meter dash at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque.

Chase McGee

A Montana State track & field athlete who won the pole vault event at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque.

Jenavieve Lynch

A Montana State track & field athlete who won the weight throw event at the Husky Classic in Seattle.

Montana State University Athletics

The athletic department of Montana State University, which oversees the track & field program.

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What’s next

The Montana State track & field team will continue competition in New Mexico and Washington on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The strong early-season performances by the Montana State track & field team demonstrate the program's depth and talent, positioning them well for continued success as the indoor season progresses.