Kelly Repeats National Standard in Hurdles at Inland Northwest Invite

LC State Women's Track and Field sees strong performances despite injuries and fatigue

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:31pm

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Madigan Kelly repeated her national standard in the 60m hurdles to highlight a busy day for LC State Women's Track and Field at the Inland Northwest Invitational. The team of Emily Collins, Damaris Kibiwot, Grace Tiegs and Camille Ussher teamed up for a second-place finish in the 4x800m relay, with their time ranking fifth in the NAIA this season. Senior Faith Wersland threw a PR in the weight throw to lead the Warrior women in the event.

Why it matters

This meet showcases the talent and dedication of the LC State Women's Track and Field team, who are competing at a high level despite the physical toll of a long season. Their performances highlight the program's strength and the athletes' resilience in the face of injuries and fatigue.

The details

Madigan Kelly repeated a B standard in the 60m hurdles with a second-place finish in the event final, clocking a time of 8.76 seconds. The 4x800m relay team's time of 9:35.61 ranks fifth in the NAIA this season. Senior Faith Wersland threw a personal-best in the weight throw, leading the Warrior women in the event.

  • The Inland Northwest Invitational took place on February 1, 2026.

The players

Madigan Kelly

A member of the LC State Women's Track and Field team who repeated her national standard in the 60m hurdles.

Mike Collins

The head coach of the LC State Women's Track and Field team.

Emily Collins

A member of the LC State Women's Track and Field team who competed in the 4x800m relay.

Damaris Kibiwot

A member of the LC State Women's Track and Field team who competed in the 4x800m relay.

Grace Tiegs

A member of the LC State Women's Track and Field team who competed in the 4x800m relay and the 800m.

Camille Ussher

A member of the LC State Women's Track and Field team who competed in the 4x800m relay and the 800m.

Faith Wersland

A senior member of the LC State Women's Track and Field team who threw a personal-best in the weight throw.

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What they’re saying

“We are at that time in our season when some of our aches and pains and injuries, and just the drain of training, start to catch up with us a little bit. Despite that, we did have a few shiny spots today.”

— Mike Collins, Head Coach

What’s next

The LC State Women's Track and Field team will compete at the Idaho Invite next, where they may rest some athletes to prepare for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The LC State Women's Track and Field team has shown resilience and determination in the face of the physical toll of a long season, with standout performances from athletes like Madigan Kelly and the 4x800m relay team. The program's strength and the athletes' commitment to excellence are evident, even as they navigate challenges like injuries and fatigue.