LOUISVILLE, Ky. - North Florida track and field closed out the ASUN Indoor Championships in dominant fashion, finishing the final day with record-breaking performances, podium finishes and relentless determination. The Ospreys made their presence felt across multiple events, capping off a strong showing at the conference meet.

The highlight of the day came from Aidan O'Gorman, who shattered the ASUN conference meet record in the men's 3000m, securing a gold medal with an incredible performance. Meanwhile, Smilla Kolbe made history in the 800m, setting a new ASUN meet record as well on her way to the top of the podium.

FINISH LINE

Men's Events

• Aidan O'Gorman smashed a new conference meet record, taking gold in the men's 3000m with an incredible performance.
• Robert Pedroza earned a well-deserved second place in the men's 800m finals, securing back-to-back podium finishes for the Ospreys.
• William Owens delivered a standout performance, powering to a fifth-place finish in the men's 200m finals.
• Jonathan Bailey and William Owens both finished strong, securing top five spots in the intense 60m finals.

Women's Events

• Ana Markovina clocked an impressive fourth-place finish in the women's one-mile race.
• Smilla Kolbe stunned with a 2:02.98 in the 800m, claiming victory and setting an ASUN meet record.
• Isa Leen and Emma Jane O'Gorman finished strong, securing spots in the top 15 of the 3000m.
• Camryn Batt powered through to seventh place in the 60m hurdles, proving her grit and skill on the track.
• Celine D'Anna delivered a fierce performance, taking sixth place in the women's 400m with a strong finish.
• The women's 4x400m finished out the competition week with a podium placement for silver.

COACH'S THOUGHTS

"Our high jumpers led off the day with an electric 2-3 finish. I'm thrilled to see Tariq [LaJoie] finish out his career with a podium finish. Tyshone [Bolden] has been a blessing for our team, as he just keeps in putting in great jumps as well. Jonathan [Bailey] and Will [Owens] ran very strong to give us a boost in the short sprints and Will came back with a very strong 200m as well. He has a great future for us. Robert [Pedroza] ran a very setting wire-to-wire rave just getting caught at the line, as he ran very tough. Aidan [O'Gorman] just executed a perfect race in the 3000m. He has done a lot of great things here at UNF, but just might be the most impressive.
 
Smilla [Kolbe] came back from the anchoring the DMR with a mile to ran an outstanding 800m. She looked brilliant this weekend and has a lot of great things ahead. Ella [Chandler] continues to be a top performer in the 800m and Ines Arqued came back from injury to run a gritty 2:12 and place for us. Camryn [Batt] just learned how to hurdle this year and was able to place seventh in the championships. I'm proud of how she has worked to be revelant in the conference. Bella [Palmiotto] was able to score in the triple jump and, as a freshman, gained some valuable experience. The 4x4 team was very exciting. We finally have a strong team and competed hard for the podium. Celine [D'Anna] ran a brilliant lead off, Ella was strong to hold position, then Gabby [Johnson] ran a huge third leg with Smilla closing it out in 53.90, which was the fastest leg of the meet. I'm really proud of who we are and how we competed. Ana [Markovina] also came back and ran a very nice mile. She is getting better each week."
-- head coach Jeff Pigg

UP NEXT

The Ospreys turn their attention to outdoor season as the hosts of their debut meet from Mar. 7-8 in the River City Relays inside Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium.

OSPREY RESULTS

Men's High Jump
Tyshone Bolden - 2nd - 2.01m (6-7)
Tariq LaJoie - T3rd - 2.01m (6-7)

Women's Triple Jump
Bella Palmiotto - 8th - 11.09m (36-4.75)
Aleks Futschek - 9th - 11.08m (36-4.25)

Women's Mile
Ana Markovina - 4th - 4:57.60

Men's Mile
Aiden Arnold - 6th - 4:07.95
Onix Ortiz Vazquez - 8th - 4:14.00
Christian Ruocco - 9th - 4:14.97
Ben Tary - 10th - 4:20.77

Women's 60mH
Camryn Batt - 7th - 9.21

Women's 400m
Celine D'Anna - 6th - 55.97

Men's 400m
Rey Hernandez - 6th - 48.80
Troy Williams - 8th - 49.15

Men's 60m
Jonathan Bailey - 4th - 6.95
William Owens - 5th - 6.96

Women's 800m
Smilla Kolbe - 1st - 2:02.98
Ella Chandler - 4th - 2:10.41
Ines Arqued - 6th - 2:13.22

Men's 800m
Robert Pedroza - 2nd - 1:50.82

Men's 200m
William Owens - 5th - 21.81

Women's 3000m
Isa Leen - 10th - 9:50.32
Emma Jane O'Gorman - 9:55.72
Cohen Kooker - 26th - 10:15.35

Men's 3000m
Aidan O'Gorman - 1st - 7:51.33
Seth Martinez - 10th - 8:17.07
Gavin O'Brien - 20th - 8:35.96

Women's 4x400m Relay
Celine D'Anna | Ella Chandler | Gabby Johnson | Smilla Kolbe - 2nd - 3:41.13

Men's 4x400m Relay
Mason Spearin | Troy Williams | Ladarius Tellis | Rey Hernandez - 4th - 3:17.51