At the Fighting Illini Challenge in Champaign, Illinois, the Wisconsin Badgers women’s track and field team saw strong performances from athletes Shaina Zinter and Kyla Saleh. Both competitors participated in the pentathlon event on Friday, January 23, 2025.
Fighting Illini Challenge Overview
The pentathlon featured multiple events, showcasing the versatility and skill of the participating athletes. Zinter finished in fifth place with a total score of 3,759 points, while Saleh secured sixth place with 2,912 points.
Event Highlights
- 60 Meters Hurdles:
- Shaina Zinter: 5th place with a season-best time of 8.72 seconds
- Kyla Saleh: 10th place with a time of 9.00 seconds
- High Jump:
- Shaina Zinter: 9th place, clearing 5-1.75 feet (1.57m)
- Kyla Saleh: No height achieved
- Shot Put:
- Kyla Saleh: 7th place with a throw of 37-03.75 feet (11.37m)
- Shaina Zinter: 8th place with a throw of 36-11.75 feet (11.27m)
- Long Jump:
- Kyla Saleh: 5th place, jumping 17-9.75 feet (5.43m)
- Shaina Zinter: 6th place with a jump of 17-4.75 feet (5.30m)
- 800 Meters:
- Shaina Zinter: 3rd place, finishing in 2:19.30
- Kyla Saleh: 5th place, finishing in 2:29.19
Looking Ahead
The Wisconsin Badgers will continue their competition on Saturday at both the Fighting Illini Challenge and the Penn Elite. Events are set to commence at 10 a.m. CT. Live results for the events can be accessed through dedicated links for both competitions.
