Kalmar Breaks Own School Record, Leads Mavericks at SMU Invite

Friday, May 1

Dallas, TX

University of Texas Arlington

SMU Invitational

Meet Information Meet Schedule Live Results

5/2/2026 6:44:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

By: Kensley Walters

DALLAS, Texas – The UT Arlington track & field team wrapped up competition at the SMU Invite, highlighted by senior Alex Kalmar breaking his own school record in the men's outdoor 800m with a personal best time of 1:46.55.

Kalmar previously set the record last season at 1:46.86.

Two Mavericks also moved into UTA's all-time top five. Emilia Mandl placed second and now ranks No. 4 in program history in the women's outdoor 800m, while Dorcas Jepkosgei sits at No.5 all-time in the women's outdoor 1500m.

UTA saw multiple podium finishes throughout the day. Angel Sanchez earned silver in the men's 1500m with a PR of 3:48.23. Lucas Cano also earned second in the men's discus at 52.20m.

Simona Cabella (3.60m, women's pole vault), Mateo Doherty (3:50.16 PR, men's 1500m), Hayden Wilson (17.03m, men's shot put) and Arieanna Mcpeak (12.55m, women's triple jump) each earned bronze medals on Saturday.

The Mavericks recorded over 10 personal-bests across the two-day meet.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH
"We made MAJOR progress today as far as confidence building as we head toward the conference championship." Said Coach Sauerhage.

NEXT UP
UTA will be off next week as they prepare to host the WAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Maverick Stadium from Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16.

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