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Kiel freshman Austin Helms breaks school cross country record twice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:49 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Kiel freshman Austin Helms breaks school cross country record twice
Summary

Austin Helms, a freshman runner for the Kiel boys cross country team, has set the school record twice in his first two varsity races. He first ran a time of 16:06.7, breaking the previous record of 16:11.1. Helms improved upon that with a new personal best of 16:06.1 at the Smiley Invitational in Wausau. His performance also marks the fastest time for any freshman across Wisconsin. Coach Tony Grybush noted Helms' strong background in running and his commitment to training, raising expectations for his future races. Helms himself expressed excitement for what lies ahead in his athletic career.

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  • •Austin Helms ran 16:06.7 in Mayville, breaking Kiel's record.
  • •He then improved to 16:06.1 at the Smiley Invitational.
  • •Helms holds Wisconsin's fastest freshman time by nearly 40 seconds.
  • •Kiel coach Tony Grybush praises Helms' talent and training commitment.
  • •Helms feels consistent effort is key to his success.
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  • 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — This Kiel boys cross country runner is the fastest freshman in the state
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Just a few races into his varsity cross country career Kiel freshman Austin Helms has broken the school record twice and Wisconsin's fastest freshman.

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