Salt Lake City, UT - The Westminster Griffins continued their strong showing at the Utah Spring Classic on April 11, 2026, battling through challenging conditions that included lightning and severe weather delays, yet still producing another wave of impactful performances that reshaped the program's all-time lists.
On the men's side, Dario Garcia Sanchez led the way with a record-breaking performance in the 200 meters, clocking 21.97 to move to the top of the all-time list despite the disrupted schedule and inconsistent conditions. The sprint group continued to show impressive depth across events, maintaining focus through multiple stoppages. In the 800 meters, Diego Escalante's 1:58.90 performance moved him onto the program's all-time list, highlighting resilience from the middle-distance group amid the delays.
The women's team matched that toughness with several notable performances of their own. Johanna Mapson moved into the top three all-time in the 200 meters with her 26.41, continuing her standout season even as weather interruptions affected race rhythm. In the jumps, Teyvia Sidberry added a top-10 mark in the long jump at 4.90m, contributing to a well-rounded day for the Griffins across event groups.
With severe weather impacting the flow of competition throughout the meet, the Griffins' ability to stay composed and still deliver record-breaking efforts and key all-time list movements underscored the team's grit and consistency. The Utah Spring Classic also marked the conclusion of the regular season, as the Griffins now shift their focus toward the RMAC Outdoor Championships in two weeks in Pueblo, Colorado.