Huskers Set to Chase Titles at B1G Championships

Nebraska track and field is set to host the 2026 Big Ten Outdoor Championships at the Nebraska Outdoor Track this weekend. Action begins on Friday at 10 a.m. (CT) for field events, and track and combined events begin at 12:00 p.m. (CT).

The Husker women currently have 11 athletes ranked in the top five of the Big Ten and four event leaders as they hope to improve on last season’s fourth-place team finish. With eight Husker men ranked in the top five of the conference entering the weekend and two conference leaders, the NU men will look for a top-five finish for the second straight year.

All-session tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for students and are good for all three days of the meet.

Session 1 (Friday) and Session 2 (Saturday) tickets will cost $15 for adults and $10 for students. Session 3 (Sunday) tickets will cost $20 for adults and $15 for students.

Big Ten Outdoor Championships
Date: May 15-17
Location: Lincoln, Neb. (Nebraska Outdoor Track)
Start Times (CT): Friday - Field Events: 10 a.m. / Track Events: 12 p.m. / Combined Events: 12 p.m.; Saturday - Combined Events: 9:30 a.m. / Track Events: 9:30 a.m. / Field Events: 12 p.m.; Sunday - Field Events: 10:10 a.m. / Track Events: 12:34 p.m.
Meet Schedule: Link
Live Results: Link
Live Stream: Link

Big Ten Leaders
Athletes who finish in the top eight of an event at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships will score team points. The Huskers currently have 16 individuals ranked in the top five of an event heading into the conference meet.

Women
Axelina Johansson, Shot Put, 19.62m (64-4 ½) No. 1 B1G
Jana Lowka, Javelin, 56.74m (186-2) No. 1 B1G
Kelsie Belquist, 400mH, 55.60, No. 1 B1G
Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 13.44m (44-1 ¼) No. 1 B1G
Karsyn Leeling, High Jump, 1.89m (6-2 ¼), No. 2 B1G
Taysha Stubbs, Javelin, 56.34m (184-10) No. 2 B1G
Berlyn Schutz, 1500m, 4:07.50, No. 3 B1G
Donna Douglas, Discus, 57.49m (188-7) No. 3 B1G
Mine De Klerk, Shot Put, 17.87m (58-7 ½) No. 3 B1G
Ali Bainbridge, 10000m, 33:06.73, No. 5 B1G
Ela Velepec, High Jump, 1.83m (6-0) No. 5 B1G

Men
Keyshawn Strachan, Javelin, 81.86m (268-7) No. 1 B1G
Mason Kooi, High Jump, 2.20m (7-2 ½) No. 1 B1G
Brett Schwartz, Discus, 61.75m (202-7) No. 2 B1G
Cade Moran, Shot Put, 20.21m (66-3 ¾) No. 2 B1G
Dyson Wicker, Pole Vault, 5.65m (18-6 ½) No. 2 B1G
Dash Sirmon, Javelin, 74.92m (245-10) No. 3 B1G
Hencu Lamberts, Shot Put, 20.18m (66-2 ½) No. 3 B1G
James Ledbetter, 400mH, 50.61, No. 5 B1G