Wisconsins Top Girls Athletes Make Early Impressions in 2024


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Wisconsin's Outdoor Track and Field season is in full swing, showcasing the state's top talent on the track and in the field. As athletes strive for excellence, a select few have made their mark in history, entering the top 25 all-time marks or times for their respective events. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead. Join us as we highlight the top girls' individuals who have etched their names into Wisconsin's track and field record books.

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Related: State Track and Field Honor Roll: Girls | Boys

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Lily Taczala (Triple Jump)

Continuing her momentum from a strong indoor season where she set new personal bests in the triple jump and long jump, Taczala has not slowed down after one outdoor meet. At the Franklin Varsity Invite, Taczala set a new overall PR in the triple jump with a mark of 39' 5.25". This pushed her up from 22nd on the all-time list, to all the way to 10th overall. This is currently the #1 mark in Wisconsin this season and the best mark in two years. Her mark of 39' 5.25" currently ranks her 12th nationally this outdoor season. 

All-Time WI Girls Triple Jump Marks

RANKMARKWINDATHLETE/TEAMGRADEMEET DATE PLACE
141-0.75
Madison La Follette
2019
240-10
Winnebago Lutheran Academy
2014
Flyway WLA 2nd F
340-8.75
Wisconsin Lutheran
2022
440-8.25
Bloomer
2017
540-8
Waukesha South
2018
640-4
Menomonee Falls
2013
740-0
Green Bay Southwest
2015
839-11.5
Madison La Follette
2018
939-10.5
Beloit Memorial
2017
1039-5.25
Franklin
2024

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Casidi Pehler (Pole Vault)

Pehler, a North Dakota State University commit, has shown herself as a versatile athlete this indoor and outdoor season, competing in the 55m, 300m hurdles, shot put, discus, high jump and pole vault! Where she has most excelled this spring is in the pole vault. The reigning D2 state champion in the event, Pehler matched her personal best mark of 12' 6" at the Logan Invitational, winning the title there by three feet. This puts her in a tie for 15th all-time in Wisconsin state history and is tied for 3rd for the best April pole vault performances of all-time. 

Top 25 WI Girls PV Marks All-Time

RANKMARKATHLETE/TEAMGRADEMEET DATE PLACE
113-9
Wrightstown
2014
213-3
West De Pere
2023
313-1.5
Polebender's Vault Club
0
413-1
De Pere
2019
413-1
Arrowhead
2012
613-0
De Pere
2016
613-0
Homestead
2022
812-10
Ashwaubenon
2013
912-9
Arrowhead
2021
912-9
Kimberly
2024
1112-8.25
Green Lake
2010
1212-7.5
De Pere
2016
1312-7
Wisconsin Lutheran
2018
1312-7
New Berlin West
2015
1512-6
De Pere
2016
1512-6
Ashwaubenon
2003
1512-6
Arcadia
2024
1512-6
New Berlin West
2018
1512-6
Green Bay Track & Field
2023
1512-6
Arrowhead
2014
1512-6
Sussex Hamilton
2018
2212-5.5
Madison Memorial
2005
2312-3.75
Big Foot
2022
2412-3
Oak Creek
2022
2412-3
Lancaster
2004
2412-3
Oak Creek
2025
2412-3
Unity
2021
2412-3
Madison Memorial
2021
2412-3
De Pere
2019

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Erica Miner (Pole Vault)

Not far behind Pehler, Oak Creek junior Erica Miner has come on strong in 2024, putting up her two best marks of all-time and her first marks over 12 feet ever. She first did it indoors with a jump of 12' 1" and then started her outdoor season hot with a mark of 12' 3" which ranks her tied for 24th all-time in Wisconsin. Her mark of 12' 3" also ranks her 14th all-time for all Wisconsin junior girls all-time.