CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The UIC track and field programs continued their late-season surge this past weekend at the University of Illinois, competing in the Gary Wieneke Memorial on May 1-2. Against a competitive field, the Flames secured three UIC all-time top-10 indoor performances, four new personal bests, and a new freshman school record.

MEN

The sprints group led the way for the men's side, highlighted by a dominant showing in the 200m dash. Gabriel Fiedorow etched his name into the record books, clocking a 21.69 to establish a new UIC freshman school record. His performance earned him a fifth-place finish and moved him into a tie for the #8 spot on the UIC all-time indoor list.

Matching that historic pace was Shmouel Sackman, who also crossed the line in 21.69. Sackman's effort earned him a fourth-place finish and solidified his own place at #8 on the program's all-time performance list.

WOMEN

The distance and middle-distance groups continued to provide sparks for the Flames. Indigo Sterud delivered a standout performance in the Mile, navigating the pack to secure a ninth-place finish. Her time of 1:05.14 (converted/adjusted) represents the #5 all-time indoor performance in UIC history.

In the 400m, Praise Oyebanji turned in another consistent effort, battling to an 11th-place finish with a strong time of 58.38.

COACH'S COMMENTS

"This weekend we had several strong performances from our various event groups and were able to focus on qualifying a few more individuals for our Outdoor Championships," said head coach Paul Zavala. "As we wind down our regular season, our focus is shifting to the Championship portion of our schedule, and we are excited to put together a strong effort in a few weeks."

UP NEXT

The Flames will split squads next weekend for their final tune-ups before the postseason:

• Friday, May 8th: At Northern Illinois University – Huskie Classic (DeKalb, Ill.)

• Friday – Saturday, May 8th-9th: At St. Francis University – Fighting Chance Invite (Joliet, Ill.)

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