PUEBLO, Colo. – Fresh off one of the most successful indoor seasons in program history, the Colorado State University Pueblo Track & Field teams now shift their focus to the outdoor season with momentum, depth, and national expectations guiding the way.
The ThunderWolves women's team enters the spring after a historic fourth-place finish at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships—the highest finish in program history—while the men's team placed 15th overall, continuing their steady rise on the national stage.
While the indoor season provided plenty of headlines, the transition to outdoor competition brings back a wave of proven national performers who made their mark last spring.
Leading that group is Helen Braybrook, who continues to solidify herself as one of the premier middle-distance runners in Division II. After finishing as the national runner-up in the 800m last outdoor season with a personal-best time of 2:03.67, Braybrook returns as a top title contender. Combined with her dominant indoor campaign, she gives the Pack a cornerstone athlete capable of scoring in multiple events.
Tim Anstett also returns as one of the top 800m runners in the nation after a breakout outdoor performance that saw him place fifth at the national championships to earn All-American honors. Now an experienced veteran, Anstett enters the outdoor season poised to build off both his indoor All-American finish and last year's national success.
In the field events, Febe Wessels continues to lead the way for the ThunderWolves. Prior to her indoor national championship this season, Wessels delivered a fifth-place All-American finish in the shot put during last year's outdoor championships, showcasing the consistency that has made her one of the top throwers in the country.
Xavier Freeman continues to emerge as a key piece in the Pack's throws group after competing on the national stage during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. Freeman earned All-American honors last outdoor season with a 15th-place finish in the shot put, and carried that experience into this year's indoor national championships, where he competed against the nation's top field and gained valuable experience on the big stage. With multiple national meet appearances now under his belt, Freeman is primed to take another step forward this outdoor season.
The javelin group adds another strong dimension for CSU Pueblo, highlighted by Keturah Templeman, who capped off a record-breaking freshman season with a ninth-place finish at the national championships. Now entering her sophomore campaign, Templeman looks to build on that momentum and establish herself as one of the top javelin throwers in Division II.
On the men's side, Ian Thomas closed out his career with an All-American performance in the javelin, placing 15th at the national meet. While the Pack will look to replace his production, his success continues to set the standard for the program's throws group.
The ThunderWolves' strength lies in their balance across event groups. From elite middle-distance runners to nationally competitive throwers and emerging talent in events like the javelin, CSU Pueblo brings a well-rounded roster into the outdoor season.
With a mix of returning All-Americans, national finalists, and rising contributors who gained valuable experience during the indoor season, the Pack is well-positioned to contend for Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference titles and make another strong push at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
As the outdoor season begins, the expectations are clear—build on a historic indoor campaign, capitalize on proven national talent, and continue to elevate CSU Pueblo Track & Field on the national stage.
