Free State High alumnus and Kansas University signee Ethan Donley set a four-second personal record in the 1,600 meters Thursday at the Festival of Miles at St. Louis University High School.

Donley clocked in at 4:11.62 to take eighth overall in the race, as Jon Davis of Oakwood, Ill. won it with a time of 4:05.29.

The Free State graduate set the school record in the event on Saturday at the Kansas state track and field championships in Wichita with a time of 4:15.64. Donley was also the Class 6A state champion in the 800 meters for the second straight year.

Free State senior Emily Venters also spiked up for 1,600 meter-run at the track showcase. Venters placed 11th in the girls race with a time of 4:56.58. Girard’s Cailie Logue won it on the girls side after crossing the finish line at 4:46.89.