Illinois College’s Riley Gardner finished eighth in the high jump at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships on March 14, earning first-team All-American honors at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Alabama.
Gardner, a freshman from Crawfordsville, Indiana, cleared a season-best height of 1.70 meters (5 feet, 7 inches) to secure her place among the top eight competitors and receive All-American recognition.
This achievement highlights both Gardner’s individual performance and the opportunities available to student-athletes at Illinois College Lady Blues Track and Field. The program aims to deliver student-athletes opportunities for competition, growth, and scholarly achievement, according to the official website.
Illinois College Lady Blues Track and Field is a women’s track and field program that competes within NCAA Division III and is part of the Midwest Conference, according to the official website.
Gardner’s accomplishment adds to the tradition of athletic excellence at Illinois College. As she continues her collegiate career, observers will be watching for further achievements from both Gardner and her teammates.
