FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Colorado State University Pueblo indoor track and field closed out a record-breaking weekend on Friday, as the Pack delivered another standout performance on the final day of the Tyson Invitational at the University of Arkansas.
Facing one of the deepest and most competitive fields in the nation, the ThunderWolves rose to the occasion throughout the meet, producing school records, NCAA-leading marks, and nationally elite performances inside the Randal Tyson Track Center.
The highlight of the day came in the women's 800 meters, where Helen Braybrook delivered a sensational run, clocking a time of 2:04.2. The mark currently stands as the fastest time in Division II during the 2026 indoor season, placing Braybrook No. 1 nationally. It also ranks as the second-fastest indoor 800 meters of her career, underscoring her position among the nation's elite middle-distance runners.
On the men's side, Jon Sweepe turned in one of the most impressive performances of the meet, finishing third in the men's mile with a time of 3:58.73. Sweepe competed in a field made up exclusively of professional and Division I athletes, making his podium finish a statement performance on the national stage.
The men's middle-distance group continued its strong showing in the 800 meters, as Tim Anstett shattered the school record with a personal-best time of 1:47.99. Caleb McLeod followed with a season-best mark of 1:49.48, giving CSU Pueblo two standout performances in one of the meet's most competitive events.
Distance success carried over to the men's 3,000 meters, where Kameron Eustace posted a personal-best time of 8:17.49, and Caden Schweer added another lifetime best at 8:21.30, capping a strong night for the ThunderWolves' distance runners.
In the field events, Febe Wessels led the Pack in the women's shot put, recording a mark of 14.96 meters while competing against a nationally loaded field.
The night concluded with another historic moment for CSU Pueblo, as the women's 4x400-meter relay shattered the school record with a time of 3:47.39. The quartet of Helen Braybrook, Gabrielle Dunich, Leyah Martinez, and Janise Everett closed out the final day with a milestone performance, adding yet another record to an already memorable weekend.
With the final day of competition complete, Colorado State University Pueblo closed out a statement weekend at the Tyson Invitational, stacking school records, NCAA-leading performances, and elite finishes against professional and Division I competition, and further cementing its place on the national stage.
