University of Minnesota Athletics
Saturday, January 10
Minneapolis, MN
11:00 AM
University of Minnesota
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Minnesota Open
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Sprints
/ Men's Track & Field
Pole Vault
/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Women's Track & Field
Sprints
/ Men's Track & Field
Jumps
/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Men's Track & Field
Throws
/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Men's Track & Field
Streit and Godfred Shine at Minnesota Open
1/10/2026 3:48:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota track and field team secured 16 event wins at the Minnesota Open on Saturday to kick off the 2026 calendar at the University Fieldhouse. The Maroon and Gold were led by performances from Hadley Streit in the weight throw and Charles Godfred in the 60m against the likes of Northern Iowa, Milwaukee and Augsburg.
Streit secured her first lifetime best in the weight throw since February of 2025 (Gopher Classic) to finish second on Saturday behind only teammate Anthonett Nabwe (22.82m | 74-10 1/2). Streit, a 2025 weight throw First Team All-American, moved up from No. 5 all-time at Minnesota to No. 4 with the performance and now is No. 3 in the NCAA this season.
On the men's side it was Godfred who captured the attention of the crowd with his two runs in the 60m. The two-time Big Ten outdoor long jump champion, running unattached, posted lifetime bests of 6.65 and 6.62 to secure the event win in Minneapolis. Godfred's previous lifetime best in the event was 6.70 (2024 M City Classic) and would rank the Nigerian inside the top three nationally among men's NCAA sprinters in 2026.
The other seven event wins for the in-uniform Gophers on Saturday included: Victory Godah (60m - 7.58), LauBenra Ben (200m - 25.09), Zeal Kuku (400m - 55.68), Kitania Headley (800m - 2:13.00), Charlotte Lange (3000m - 9:54.82), Sofia Condon (Pole Vault - 4.01m) and Nabwe (Shot Put - 16.11m).
Eight other Minnesota victories on Saturday came from unattached student-athletes. Jordan Dunigan capped the day off with a lifetime best in the weight throw at 20.52m (67-4) while teammates Precious Opinion (Triple Jump - 15.25m), Brooke Moore (Triple Jump - 12.49m) and Waukeem Walters (Long Jump - 7.27m) also picked up wins in field events at the Minnesota Open. On the track Minnesota's unattached runners won three other events, which included: Joseph Manser (400m - 48.84), Ramy Ayoub (600m - 1:18.37) and Nontokozo Ncube (600m - 1:30.55).
The 'U' will head out to Lincoln, Neb., for the Graduate Classic, the first road meet of 2026, from January 16-17. Minnesota will not return home until January 30, at the Jack Johnson Classic.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota cross country and track and field team on X.com (Twitter) and Instagram (@GopherCCTF) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the season.
Streit secured her first lifetime best in the weight throw since February of 2025 (Gopher Classic) to finish second on Saturday behind only teammate Anthonett Nabwe (22.82m | 74-10 1/2). Streit, a 2025 weight throw First Team All-American, moved up from No. 5 all-time at Minnesota to No. 4 with the performance and now is No. 3 in the NCAA this season.
On the men's side it was Godfred who captured the attention of the crowd with his two runs in the 60m. The two-time Big Ten outdoor long jump champion, running unattached, posted lifetime bests of 6.65 and 6.62 to secure the event win in Minneapolis. Godfred's previous lifetime best in the event was 6.70 (2024 M City Classic) and would rank the Nigerian inside the top three nationally among men's NCAA sprinters in 2026.
The other seven event wins for the in-uniform Gophers on Saturday included: Victory Godah (60m - 7.58), LauBenra Ben (200m - 25.09), Zeal Kuku (400m - 55.68), Kitania Headley (800m - 2:13.00), Charlotte Lange (3000m - 9:54.82), Sofia Condon (Pole Vault - 4.01m) and Nabwe (Shot Put - 16.11m).
Eight other Minnesota victories on Saturday came from unattached student-athletes. Jordan Dunigan capped the day off with a lifetime best in the weight throw at 20.52m (67-4) while teammates Precious Opinion (Triple Jump - 15.25m), Brooke Moore (Triple Jump - 12.49m) and Waukeem Walters (Long Jump - 7.27m) also picked up wins in field events at the Minnesota Open. On the track Minnesota's unattached runners won three other events, which included: Joseph Manser (400m - 48.84), Ramy Ayoub (600m - 1:18.37) and Nontokozo Ncube (600m - 1:30.55).
The 'U' will head out to Lincoln, Neb., for the Graduate Classic, the first road meet of 2026, from January 16-17. Minnesota will not return home until January 30, at the Jack Johnson Classic.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota cross country and track and field team on X.com (Twitter) and Instagram (@GopherCCTF) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the season.
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