WHITEWATER, Wis. -- Lawrence University track and field standout Cristyn Oliver topped her own school record in the 5,000 meters Friday on her way to winning the event at the UW-Whitewater Drake Alternative Meet at the Rex Foster Track.
    Oliver raced to a winning time of 18:08.64 to break her own record of 18:10.50 set in 2021. Oliver won the event by nearly eight seconds over Marquette University's Emily Foley, who was second in 18:16.24.
    Lawrence's Riley Winebrenner grabbed seventh place in 19:15.67, and teammate Edythmae Frodl was eighth in 19:16.35.
    Lawrence's Collin Beyer put together a strong run as he raced to fifth place in the men's 5,000 in 15:42.50. Dan Weizeorick of Marquette took first in 14:57.21.
    Lawrence's Billy Daniels took 11th in 16:27.07, and Itai Bodjak-Yates was 12th in 16:38.17.
    Lawrence returns to action on Saturday when it travels to the St. Norbert College Invitational.