Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Mikael Grace has evolved into not only one of the fastest hurdler's in The Summit League the past few seasons, but ever. The two-time Summit League 110m hurdle champion and USD record holder shares his story of progressing from 15.3 to 13.5 seconds in the hurdles, the bond between he and his hurdles coach (and former USD record holder) Teivaskie Lewin, and what it's going to take for the 'Yotes to bring home a team title this outdoor season.

Zach McGlynn's may have been a walk-on, but he hit the ground running in the multi events. Now a first-team All-American in the heptathlon, Zach has established himself as one of the best athletes in the nation. As the outdoor season begins, Zach has his sights set on even bigger goals. Listen to him share about his journey from little known recruit to All-American, who to watch for on the Bison this outdoor season, and what he and the team hope to accomplish.

Rod DeHaven is a mainstay in the Jackrabbits track & field programs. The head coach for the past 20 years, Rod is no stranger to what it takes to be competitive at The Summit League conference meets. Listen to Rod share about the men's and women's programs at SDSU, including who to watch at this weekend's championships, and what it's going to take to "Reach the Summit."

Johnny Bezdicek is no stranger to speed. The St. Thomas junior has set two program records on the indoor track this season in the 200m and the 300m. As the Summit League Indoor Championships approach this weekend, Johnny is ready to leave his mark there as well. Listen to Johnny share about his record-breaking season, what he hopes to accomplish at the 2026 Summit League Indoor Championships, who to watch for on the Tommies, and he and his team’s goals at this weekend’s championships.

Jordan Wenger can jump. After establishing that he had ups with some insane high school basketball dunks, he took up high jumping and has never looked back. The 2025 Summit League Outdoor high jump champ has cleared new heights this season, including his new personal best of 7’1.5”. Listen to Jordan share his journey from high school basketball phenom to track star, what it’s taken to become a top-20 high jumper in the NCAA, and what he & the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are looking forward to at next weekend’s Summit League Indoor Championships.

Louis Fanucchi is having a breakout season, beginning with a strong 3rd place finish at Summit League Cross Country Championships this fall and most recently a 4:00.02 mile. Fanucchi, a native of France, leads a deep UND distance squad that's ready to make a statement at the 2026 Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships. Listen to Louis share how he ended up at UND, what it means to run such a fast mile, and how he and the Hawks are ready to show out at this season's championship meet.

Meredith Richter boasts an incredible range, having been both the Mavericks top 400 meter runner and their top cross country athlete during her time at UNO. While her 2025-2026 indoor season has started slow due to injury, Meredith is ready to take what she learned from her freshman season and use it as she competes in the middle-distance events. Listen to Meredith share her story of experiencing the ups and downs as a freshman athlete in collegiate track & field, what she looks forward to this season, and what to watch for in the 2026 Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks.