Zaely Tilt
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- Height:
- 5-8
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- Hometown:
- Hendersonville, Tenn.
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Previous School:
- Beech HS
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- Event:
- Distance
Bio
Indoor Career Bests
3000m: 10:47.67 (UAB Green and Gold Invitational- Feb 6, 2026)
5000m: 18:13.42 (Indoor Music City Challenge- Feb 13-14, 2026)
Outdoor Career Bests
800m: 2:29.41 – Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25, 2026)
1500m: 4:55.81 – Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25, 2026)
3000m: 10:55.41 – Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 2-3, 2025)
5000m: 17:38.78 – Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2, 2026)
2026 (Sophomore - Outdoor): Opened the outdoor season with a 5th place finish in the 5000m at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 27-28), running 18:15.04 … Posted marks of 2:29.41 in the 800m and 4:55.81 in the 1500m at the Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25) … Clocked 17:38.78 in the 5000m at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2).
2026 (Sophomore - Indoor): Tilt opened her season at the Vanderbilt Invitational (Jan 16–17), running 18:34.16 in the 5000m to place 8th … Closed the season at the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 24–25), placing 11th in the 5000m with a time of 18:38.17.
2025 (Sophomore - Outdoor): Tilt ran 10:55.41 in the 3000m at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 2–3) … Competed in the 5000m at the Catamount Classic (Apr 25–26), running 19:12.63.
News mentions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field is set for postseason competition as the Golden Eagles travel to Arkansas for the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship, taking place May 14-16 at the Coleman Sports Complex on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered a strong two-day showing at the Music City Challenge, highlighted by a school-record performance and multiple personal bests. “It was an excellent two days in Music City for the Golden Eagles," said Tech head coach Peter Dalton. "There was a lot of energy in the group, and we saw a lot of really exceptional performances. We’re excited about the OVC Championships, and I know we can finish this season off in style.”
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor season at the Catamount Classic, highlighted by 3 event wins and many personal records.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues The 2026 Outdoor Season at the Tennessee Invitational on Friday, April 10 (2 p.m. CT) and Saturday, April 11 (11 a.m. CT).
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered with Top 5 finishes and personal records at the UAB Spring Invite.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field looks to close out its 2026 indoor campaign with a strong performance at the OVC Indoor Championships in Louisville, competing this Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 24–25, beginning at 8 a.m.
Nashville, Tenn.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered another strong weekend in Nashville, stacking up multiple personal bests and a new school record at the Vanderbilt Indoor Music City Challenge.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala- Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues The 2026 Indoor Season at the UAB Green and Gold Invitational in Birmingham on Friday, February 6th at 9 a.m.
Indoor Track & Field Makes Solid Debut at Vanderbilt Invitational
The Tennessee Tech Track & Field program kicks off its 2025-2026 campaign with a two-day event on Friday, January 16, at 9:20 AM, and Saturday, January 17, at 9:00 AM, in Nashville at the Vanderbilt Invitational.