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Natalie Poe, junior multisport athlete from Lubbock, jumps over one of the last hurdles in the women's 100m hurdle race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Track and Field open outdoor season with four wins at Wes Kittley Invitational

March 24, 2025 by Daniel Curd

The track and field team opened its outdoor season by hosting the Wes Kittley Invitational at Elmer Gray Stadium on Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats earned four event wins and recorded several top performances across running, jumping and throwing events. The meet also served as the team’s first opportunity to compare results with other Western Athletic Conference programs.

Rhett Kahlden, senior field athlete from Jonestown, crawls out of the sand pit. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Luize Velmere, graduate field athlete from Marupe, Latvia, sprints down the long jump track. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Horatio Brooks, junior field athlete from Cypress, skids across the long jump sand pit. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Aaralyn Strambler, freshman field athlete from Midland, sprints down the long jump track. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Rhett Kahlden, senior field athlete from Jonestown, sprints down the long jump track. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Natalie Poe, junior multisport athlete from Lubbock, jumps over one of the last hurdles in the women’s 100m hurdle race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Canaan Fairley, senior multisport athlete from San Antonio, sprints down the track in the 110m hurdle race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Laya’Lapri Ratney, freshman track athlete from Gary, Indiana, starts off the 4x100m by sprinting with the baton. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Canaan Fairley, junior multisport athlete from San Antonio, kneels in preparation for the start of the 4x100m race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Ethan Krause, sophomore track athlete from Leander, sprints in the 4x100m with the baton as Canaan Fairley, junior multisport athlete from San Antonio, winds down after his 100m. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tristian Smalls, freshman track athlete from Burleson, winds down after finishing the 4x100m. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Stone Smith, redshirt sophomore field athlete from Childress, winds up for a throw during his last shot put. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Track and Field, Field, Men's Track and Field, Track, Women's Track and Field

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Softball falls in final home series against CBU

  • Gallery: Baseball wins 2-1 home series over UT Arlington

  • Gallery: Theatre department performs spring musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

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