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Mount Marty University to Host NAIA National Track Meet

Mount Marty University to Host NAIA National Track Meet

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The 2021 NAIA National Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held in Yankton at the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse at Mount Marty University.

The meet has been held at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Facility the last two years, but due to Covid-19, that facility is available. The meet is hosted by Dakota State University and Athletic Director Jeff Dittman says they are happy to be able to move to Yankton….

Great Plains Athletic Conference Commissioner Corey Westra says they want a safe venue for their athletes….

Mount Marty Athletic Director Chris Kassin says they want to make it a success…..

The meet is scheduled for March third through the sixth.

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