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The Evergreen State College's Alauna Carstens Wins 5,000-meter Run in 1658.27 at Oregon Preview - ThurstonTalk

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Alauna Carstens, a junior at The Evergreen State College, showcased her talent at the Oregon Preview by winning the 5,000-meter run with a time of 16:58. 27. This remarkable achievement not only broke her previous school record of 17:11. 84 but also met the “A” standard necessary for qualifying for the 2025 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Carstens demonstrated exceptional endurance and strategy, leading the race for the final 2,800 meters and finishing with a margin of 3.

82 seconds over her closest competitor, Maya Ewing of Seattle Pacific University. Her performance is a testament to her hard work and dedication, as she also qualified for the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. In the same event, her teammates Sherlyn Perales and Izabelle Trefts competed in the “B” flight, with Perales setting a personal best time of 18:50. 29. This race not only highlights Carstens' individual success but also emphasizes the strength of The Evergreen State College's track program.

The event serves as an important milestone in her athletic career, showcasing her potential for future competitions. Carstens’ achievements contribute to the growing reputation of Evergreen athletes in collegiate track and field.

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