Badgers Begin Fighting Illini Challenge with Day One Action
The Fighting Illini Challenge kicked off with exciting performances from the Wisconsin women’s track and field team. Athletes Shaina Zinter and Kyla Saleh showcased their skills in the pentathlon on Friday, displaying notable athletic prowess.
Pentathlon Results: A Strong Start
In the pentathlon competition, Shaina Zinter achieved a commendable fifth-place finish, accumulating a total of 3,759 points. Kyla Saleh followed closely, securing sixth place with a score of 2,912 points.
Event Breakdown
- 60 Meters Hurdles:
- Shaina Zinter – 8.72 seconds (5th place)
- Kyla Saleh – 9.00 seconds (10th place)
- High Jump:
- Shaina Zinter – 5-1.75 feet (1.57m) (9th place)
- Kyla Saleh – No Height (NH)
- Shot Put:
- Kyla Saleh – 37-03.75 feet (11.37m) (7th place)
- Shaina Zinter – 36-11.75 feet (11.27m) (8th place)
- Long Jump:
- Kyla Saleh – 17-09.75 feet (5.43m) (5th place)
- Shaina Zinter – 17-04.75 feet (5.3m) (6th place)
- 800 Meters:
- Shaina Zinter – 2:19.30 (3rd place)
- Kyla Saleh – 2:29.19 (5th place)
Looking Ahead
The Badgers are set to continue their competition on Saturday at both the Fighting Illini Challenge and the Penn Elite. Events will commence at 10 a.m. CT.
Live results will be available for both events, providing real-time updates on performances.
