Wisconsins Top Girls Athletes Make Early Impressions in 2024 (2024)

Wisconsins Top Girls Athletes Make Early Impressions in 2024 (1)

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Wisconsin's Outdoor Track and Field season is in full swing, showcasing the state's top talent on the track and in the field. As athletes strive for excellence, a select few have made their mark in history, entering the top 25 all-time marks or times for their respective events. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead. Join us as we highlight the top girls' individuals who have etched their names into Wisconsin's track and field record books.

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Related: State Track and Field Honor Roll:Girls|Boys

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Lily Taczala (Triple Jump)

Continuing her momentum from a strong indoor season where she set new personal bests in the triple jump and long jump, Taczala has not slowed down after one outdoor meet. At the Franklin Varsity Invite, Taczala set a new overall PR in the triple jump with a mark of 39' 5.25". This pushed her up from 22nd on the all-time list, to all the way to 10th overall. This is currently the #1 mark in Wisconsin this season and the best mark in two years. Her mark of 39' 5.25" currently ranks her 12th nationally this outdoor season.

All-Time WI Girls Triple Jump Marks

RANKMARKWINDATHLETE/TEAMGRADEMEETDATEPLACE
141-0.75

Kiara Lee

Madison La Follette

2019

1st F

240-10

Brenda Hamein

Winnebago Lutheran Academy

2014

Flyway WLA2nd F

340-8.75

Jaiah Hopf

Wisconsin Lutheran

2022

1st F

440-8.25

Kyra Arendt

Bloomer

2017

1st F

540-8

Armoni Brown

Waukesha South

2018

D1 West Allis Central Sectional1st F

640-4

Milayla Robertson

Menomonee Falls

2013

1st F

740-0

Natisha Hiedeman

Green Bay Southwest

2015

'Al Vandenberg' Invitational1st F

839-11.5

Tyra Turner

Madison La Follette

2018

D1 Badger Sectional1st F

939-10.5

Eva Laun-smith

Beloit Memorial

2017

1st F

1039-5.25

Lily Taczala

Franklin

2024

Franklin Varsity Invite1st F

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Casidi Pehler (Pole Vault)

Pehler, a North Dakota State University commit, has shown herself as a versatile athlete this indoor and outdoor season, competing in the 55m, 300m hurdles, shot put, discus, high jump and pole vault! Where she has most excelled this spring is in the pole vault. The reigning D2 state champion in the event, Pehler matched her personal best mark of 12' 6" at the Logan Invitational, winning the title there by three feet. This puts her in a tie for 15th all-time in Wisconsin state history and is tied for 3rd for the best April pole vault performances of all-time.

Top 25 WI Girls PV Marks All-Time

RANKMARKATHLETE/TEAMGRADEMEETDATEPLACE
113-9

Bonnie Draxler

Wrightstown

2014

Senior All-Star Spotlight Meet1st F

213-3

Eliza Aitken

West De Pere

2023

WIAA D1 Appleton North Regional1st F

313-1.5

Annie Murphy

Polebender's Vault Club

0

USATF Region 8 Junior Olympic Championships1st F

413-1

Olivia Fabry

De Pere

2019

Dan Baker Invitational1st F

413-1

Cami Gilson

Arrowhead

2012

Menomonee Falls Sectional - Division 11st F

613-0

Kylie Swiekatowski

De Pere

2016

D1 New London Regional1st F

613-0

Peyton Berryman

Homestead

2022

WIAA D1 Sectional - Arrowhead1st F

812-10

Alex Flucke

Ashwaubenon

2013

1st F

912-9

Julia Moore

Arrowhead

2021

WIAA D1 Sectional - Arrowhead2nd F

912-9

Campbell Roberts

Kimberly

2024

WIAA D1 Appleton North Regional2nd F

1112-8.25

Sandi Morris

Green Lake

2010

New Balance Outdoor Nationals6th F

1212-7.5

Kylie Swiekatows

De Pere

2016

New Balance Nationals Outdoor11th F

1312-7

Hailey Orlowski

Wisconsin Lutheran

2018

D1 West Allis Central Sectional1st F

1312-7

Rayce Albino

New Berlin West

2015

Hamilton Invitational1st F

1512-6

Shaelyn Opichka

De Pere

2016

Fox River Classic Conference1st F

1512-6

Liza Lewis

Ashwaubenon

2003

1st F

1512-6

Casidi Pehler

Arcadia

2024

Logan Invitational1st F

1512-6

Dailey Albino

New Berlin West

2018

1st F

1512-6

Eliza Aitken

Green Bay Track & Field

2023

AAU Wisconsin District Qualifier1st F

1512-6

Taylor Amann

Arrowhead

2014

Badger Invitational1st F

1512-6

Rachel Seraphine

Sussex Hamilton

2018

2nd F

2212-5.5

Jenny Soceka

Madison Memorial

2005

adidas Outdoor Championships3rd F

2312-3.75

Annie Murphy

Big Foot

2022

USATF Wisconsin Association Junior Olympics Championship1st F

2412-3

Araceli De Leo Lopez

Oak Creek

2022

WIAA Sectional @ South Milwaukee1st F

2412-3

Laura Massey

Lancaster

2004

1st F

2412-3

Erica Miner

Oak Creek

2025

M-Club Relays1st F

2412-3

Raegan Sorensen

Unity

2021

1st F

2412-3

Charlotte Sweet

Madison Memorial

2021

2nd F

2412-3

Grace Kowalkowski

De Pere

2019

3rd F

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Erica Miner (Pole Vault)

Not far behind Pehler, Oak Creek junior Erica Miner has come on strong in 2024, putting up her two best marks of all-time and her first marks over 12 feet ever. She first did it indoors with a jump of 12' 1" and then started her outdoor season hot with a mark of 12' 3" which ranks her tied for 24th all-time in Wisconsin. Her mark of 12' 3" also ranks her 14th all-time for all Wisconsin junior girls all-time.

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