Hillsdale, Mich. - The University of Findlay track and field teams opened competition at the 2026 Gina Relays on Thursday, April 16. The three-day meet, hosted by Hillsdale College, kicked off its first day with a focus on the distance events, where the Oilers competed in the men's and women's 5000m open and championship flights.

Notable Results - Women

• Ella Webster (So.) placed 2nd in the women's 5000m (Open) with a time of 18:30.20, scoring 8 points.
• Olivia Fenbert (Jr.) finished 4th in the women's 5000m (Championship) with a time of 17:36.30, adding 5 points.
• Tessa Fine (So.) placed 4th in the women's 5000m (Open) with a time of 18:47.00, picking up 5 points.
• Bella Treglia (Jr.) took 11th in the women's 5000m (Championship) with a time of 18:07.30.

Notable Results - Men

• Luke Ellerbrock (So.) placed 7th in the men's 5000m (Championship) with a time of 14:55.50, earning 2 points.
• Alex Albers (Jr.) finished 7th in the men's 5000m (Open) with a time of 16:13.12, securing 2 points.
• Cael Luecke (Fr.) placed 8th in the men's 5000m (Open), finishing just behind his teammate with a time of 16:14.22 to score 1 point.
• Erek Kendrick (Fr.) took 11th in the men's 5000m (Open) with a time of 16:32.45.
• Zach Wiedeman (Fr.) placed 19th in the men's 5000m (Championship) with a time of 15:25.30.

Findlay will continue competition at the Gina Relays on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.