K-State Academic Quadrathlon Team Wins National Championship

2026 National Academic Quadrathlon Team

Congratulations to the K-State Academic Quadrathlon team on earning the title of National Academic Quadrathlon Champions at the national competition held in Madison, Wisconsin.

The team of Kelli Garrett, Abby Dies, Callie Riewald and Molly Brown, captured the overall national championship after an outstanding performance across all four events. The team earned first-place finishes in both the Written Exam and Lab Practicum, placed second in the Oral Presentation and Quiz Bowl, and secured the overall championship title.

Competition Results
Written Exam – 1st
Lab Practicum – 1st
Oral Presentation – 2nd
Quiz Bowl – 2nd
Overall – 1st

Congratulations to Kelli, Abby, Callie and Molly on this outstanding accomplishment and for representing K-State Animal Sciences & Industry on the national stage.