Janusiak runs fastest time in MWC in 5,000

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Lawrence University track and field standout Josh Janusiak was the lone Viking competing on Saturday at the UW-Oshkosh Invitational, but he didn’t let that slow him down.

Janusiak grabbed second place in the 5,000 meters in 15:22.20 and raced to the fastest time in the Midwest Conference in the process. Janusiak battled UW-Whitewater’s Noah Stamsta, who edged Janusiak with a time of 15:19.78.

Janusiak’s time is the fastest in the conference by more than 21 seconds.

The Vikings return to action next Saturday at the UW-Oshkosh Invitational.