VERMILLION, SD – UNI track and field opened the outdoor season at the USD Early Bird Meet in Vermillion, SD, on Saturday, tallying 32 top-five finishes on the day, including event wins from graduate student Darius King in the men's shot put, freshman Parker Kiewiet in the men's long jump, and junior Jill Vonnahme in the women's 5000 meters.
Kiewiet posted a leap of 7.11m to place first in the men's long jump. In the men's shot put, King had a commanding performance, recording a throw of 19.06m to clinch first.