Kansas State University Athletics

2023-24 Track & Field Roster

Michael Hermes in the 110m hurdles at the Ward Haylett Invitational on April 26 at R.V. Christian Track
Photo by: © Reece Bachta/K-State Sports
Michael Hermes during the pole vault at the Ward Haylett Invitational on April 26 at R.V. Christian Track
Photo by: © Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports
 Michael Hermes during the 110 meter hurdles at the WSU Combined Events at Cessna Stadium in Wichita, Kan. on April 4
TF Michael Hermes

Michael Hermes

  • Position:
    Combined Events
  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Hometown:
    Friendswood, Texas
  • High School:
    Friendswood
  • Prev School:
    Penn
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)

Personal Bests
 400 Meters  53.33 (WSU Combined Events, 4/3-4/24)
 Pole Vault   4.26m/13-11.75 (WSU Combined Events, 4/3-4/24)
 Shot Put  12.59m/41-3.75 (WSU Combined Events, 4/3-4/24)
 Discus Throw  40.61m/133-3 (WSU Combined Events, 4/3-4/24)
 Decathlon  6,621 points (WSU Combined Events, 4/3-4/24)

Personal Bests (Penn)
 60 Meters  7.42 (Ivy League Championship, 2/25-26/23)
 100 Meters  11.73 (1.6) (Duke Invitational, 4/6-8/23)
 1000 Meters  2:59.81 (Ivy League Championship, 2/25-26/23)
 1500 Meters  5:04.02 (Duke Invitational, 4/6-8/23)
 60m Hurdles  8.70 (Penn State National Open, 1/27-28/23)
 110m Hurdles  15.97 (1.5) (Duke Invitational, 4/6-8/23)
 High Jump  2.01m/6-7 (Sykes & Sabock Challenge, 2/8/20)
 Long Jump  6.36m/20-10.5 (-2.1) (Penn Challenge, 3/19/22)
 Javelin Throw  52.51m/172-3 (Penn Challenge, 3/18/23)

AS A SENIOR (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
  • Competed in the high jump at the Shocker Open (5/3/24) where he tied for 7th at a height of 1.91m.
  • During the Ward Haylett Invitational (4/26/24) he competed in two events, the pole vault, clearing a new personal best height of 4.26m in 4th place and the 110m hurdles in 15.54 seconds (3.7).
  • In his first competition as a Wildcat, he competed in the decathlon during the WSU Combined Events (4/3-4/24) where he finished runner-up with 6,621 points, a new personal best. He recorded four other new bests, the discus throw (2nd; 40.61m), the shot put (3rd; 12.59m) and the 400m dash (3rd; 53.33).
INDOOR
Did not compete during indoor season.

AS A SENIOR AT PENN (2022-23)
  • Recorded his decathlon personal best at the Duke Invitational (4/6-8/23) at 4,903 points in 4th place, also his fastest 1,500 meters (5:04.02), 110m hurdles (15.97) and 100m dash (11.73).
  • During the Penn Challenge (3/18/23) he recorded two throws personal bests, the discus at 33.14m and the javelin with a distance of 52.51m.
  • At the Ivy League Championship (2/25-26/23) he recorded his heptathlon personal best at 4,844 points in 6th place, also his fastest 60m dash (7.42) and 1,000 meters (2:59.81).
  • In the Scarlet Knight Open (2/3-4/23) he cleared a new pole vault height at 4.25m.
  • Achieved two new personal bests at the Penn State National Open (1/27-28/23), the shot put at 12.39m and the 60m hurdles in 8.70 seconds, both in 2nd place.

PRIOR TO K-STATE
  • Transferred from University of Pennsylvania
K-State T&F | Broad Jump Competition
Tuesday, September 30
K-State T&F | Gear Reveal
Saturday, August 30
K-State TF | NCAA Championship Recap
Tuesday, June 17
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - NCAA Championships / Women's Finals
Monday, June 16