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Photos: 2026 Hawkeye Invitational

Reece Schrader, Photojournalist
January 11, 2026
Reece Schrader
Athletes prepare for the Men’s 60m Hurdle finals during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the first indoor track competition of 2026 season with the Hawkeye Invitational at the Indoor Track & Field Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

The Invitational hosted the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, University of Western Illinois, Saint Ambrose, Iowa Central Community College, Hawkeye Community College, Des Moines Area Community College and Culver-Stockton.

The invitational brought forth many notable performances from the Iowa Hawkeyes, including Carlee Rochford scoring two personal records in the Women’s 60mH Finals with a 8.48 PB and a 5.74m personal best.

Caila Lyons placed first in the Women’s 600m with a 1:31.12 and Elena Torres placed first in the Women’s 3000m with a 9:49.30.

In the Women’s 4x400m, the Hawkeyes placed first with a 3:50.92.

Lovisa Ulvenstam placed first in the Women’s Long Jump with a 5.85m. Wisdom Williams placed first in the Women’s Shot Put with a 15.74m.

On the men’s side, Jordan Gross placed first in the 60m prelims and 60m finals with a personal best of 6.71.

Sal Capaldo placed first in the 60m Hurdle prelims and finals with a personal best of 8:18 and 8:19.

Vaughn Devaughn III placed first in the Men’s 300m with a 34.16 personal record. Miles Wilson in the Men’s 3000m with a 8:19.67.

In the Men’s 4x400m, Iowa placed first with a 3:17.66.

Ryan Johnson of the Iowa Hawkeyes set the new D1 Men’s Weight Throw record with a 24.85m personal best.

The Hawkeyes are set to compete in the Arkansas Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The starting time is currently to be determined.

Iowa Track and Field Official directs athletes to starting blocks for the Men’s 300m event during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Western Illinois pole vaulter, Emma Ponx, zones in before attempt during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Ponx placed second in the Women’s Pole Vault event with a 3.60m. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
An Iowa starting block is set during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Vaughn Devaughn III reties shoes in preparation for the Men’s 300m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Devaughn placed first in the Men’s 300m with a 34.16 personal record. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Track & Field official jokes with Iowa Central sprinter, Chadrak Belinda Bula Bula, before the Women’s 400m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Bula Bula broke the current NJCAA record with a 55.96 with a personal best. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Vaughn Devaughn III awaits official’s call to starting blocks for the Men’s 300m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Devaughn placed first in the Men’s 300m with a 34.16 personal record. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa’s Nicholas Gorsich looks ahead awaiting the Men’s 300m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Gorsich placed fifth in the Men’s 300m with a 34.96. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa’s Alexandria Edison beams around the corner stretch in the Women’s 300m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Edison placed third with a 37.89 personal best behind Iowa teammates Alivia Williams (1st) and Damaris Mutunga (2nd). The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Central long jumper, Paige Groetsch, lungs through the air during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Groetsch placed sixth in the Women’s Long Jump with a 3.98m. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Vaughn Devaughn III strides into first place in the Men’s 300m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Devaughn placed first in the Men’s 300m with a 34.16 personal record. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Central, Chadrak Belinda Bula Bula, cries tears of joy after breaking the NJCAA 400m record with a 55.96 personal record during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa Central’s Chadrak Belinda Bula Bula hugs teammate after breaking the NJCAA 400m record with a 55.96 personal record during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Iowa’s Damaris Mutunga beams hugs fellow teammate Alexandria Edison after the Women’s 300m during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Mutunga placed second with a 37.80 in the Women’s 300m. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.
Unattached James Carter laughs after nearly missing personal best in the Men’s Long Jump event during the Hawkeye Track & Field Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Carter placed first in the Men’s Long Jump with 7.87m. The two-day invite hosts the teams of Western Illinois, Northern Iowa, State. Ambrose, Iowa Central CC, Iowa, Hawkeye CC, Des Moines Area CC, and Culver-Stockton.