AUSTIN, Texas – Freshman Erik Larripa Taxell was the lone Cougar to compete Wednesday as he finished Day 1 of the decathlon at the 2025 Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
 
Following the first five events, Larripa Taxell is 19th in the field after competing in the 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, and 400m. His best finishes were 17th in both the shot put (11.83m) and 400-meter race (51.68).
 
Day 2 of the decathlon will be contested Thursday with Larripa Taxell competing in the 110m Hurdles, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin and 1500m.
 
Up Next:
The Cougs will continue their week at the Texas Relays and Bobcat Invitational, Thursday with the continuation of the Texas Relays Decathlon at 8 a.m. PT.

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WSU Saturday Results
Texas Relays | Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium | Austin, Texas
Men's Decathlon
- Erik Larripa Taxell: 3345, 19th
              - 100m: 11.27, 801 pts 19th
              - LJ: 6.21m, 632 pts 20th
              - SP: 11.83m, 596 pts 17th
              - HJ: 1.74m, 577 pts, 19th
              - 400m: 51.68, 739 pts 17th
              - 110m H: Thursday
              - DT: Thursday
              - PV: Thursday
              - JT: Thursday
              - 1500m: Thursday