Rylee Wells

Rylee Wells
Rylee Wells
  • Height:
    5-3
  • Hometown:
    Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Karns HS
  • Event:
    Distance
Bio

Wells' TFRRS Page 

Indoor Career Bests
Mile: 4:59.68 (Music City Challenge- Feb 14-15, 2025) 
3000m: 9:56.68 (UAB Vulcan Invitational- Feb 7, 2025) 
5000m: 18:01.77 (Vanderbilt Invitational- Jan 17-18, 2025) 

 

Outdoor Career Bests
800m: 2:22.92 – Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25, 2026)
1500m: 4:37.74 – OVC Track & Field Championships (May 15-17, 2025)
5000m: 17:14.42 – Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2, 2026)

2026 (Sophomore - Outdoor): Opened the outdoor season with a 6th place finish in the 1500m at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 27-28), clocking 4:48.49 … Added a 7th place finish in the 1500m at the Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25) while also running 2:22.92 in the 800m … Posted a 17:14.42 performance in the 5000m at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2) … Closed the season with a 3rd place finish in the 5000m at the OVC Outdoor Championships (May 14-16), running 17:52.53.

2026 (Sophomore - Indoor): Placed 6th in the mile at the UAB Green and Gold Invitational (Feb 6), running a time of 5:06.92 … She closed the season at the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 24–25), placing 3rd in the 3000m with a time of 10:05.63.  

2025 (Freshman - Outdoor): Wells opened with a second-place finish at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 28–29), running 4:42.03 in the 1500m … Ran a time of 17:50.71 in the 5000m at the Tennessee Invite (Apr 4–5), placing 7th … Recorded a 5th place finish in the 1500m with a time of 4:44.16 at the Catamount Classic … Posted a time of 4:39.83 in the 1500m at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 2–3) … Closed the season at the OVC Outdoor Championships (May 15–17), placing 9th in the 1500m (4:42.28) and 7th in the 5000m (17:56.64). 

2025 (Freshman - Indoor): Placed 3rd in the 3000m with a time of 9:56.68 at the UAB Vulcan Invitational (Feb 7) … She closed the season at the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 25–26), placing 4th in the mile (5:01.78) and 6th in the 3000m (10:07.75). 

News mentions
Kennedi Winbush is your OVC 100m champion!
Winbush, Brewer Record-Breaking Performances Lead Golden Eagles to Third at Final OVC Championship

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out its final Ohio Valley Conference championship meet in impressive fashion, finishing third overall with 113 points at the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Coleman Sports Complex.

Golden Eagles Head to Little Rock for 2026 OVC Outdoor Championships
Golden Eagles Head to Little Rock for 2026 OVC Outdoor Championships

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.

Little leads Tech, moves to No. 1 in OVC 400m
Little leads Tech, moves to No. 1 in OVC 400m

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.” 

Tech Track & Field sets sights on strong regular-season finish at the Music City Challenge
Tech Track & Field sets sights on strong regular-season finish at the Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field returns to action at the Music City Challenge, set for Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. 

Rachael Brewer moves up to 2nd on the OVC 400mH list with a personal-best time of 1:03.63!
Brewer’s 400mH PR Highlights Golden Eagles’ Strong Showing at the Catamount Classic

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.

Golden Eagles Build Toward OVC Championships at Catamount Classic 
Golden Eagles Build Toward OVC Championships at Catamount Classic 

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues the Outdoor Season in Cullowhee, N.C. at the Catamount Classic at 9 a.m. CT on Friday, April 24.  

Kennedi Winbush records a personal best in the 100-Meter!
Winbush Posts two PRs as the Golden Eagles Stack Podiums, Personal Bests at Tennessee Invite

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor campaign at the Tennessee Invite, posting personal records and multiple top‑five finishes across both days of competition.

Tech Track & Field Looks to Build Momentum at the Tennessee Invite 
Tech Track & Field Looks to Build Momentum at the Tennessee Invite 

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).  

Golden Eagles Shine with Multiple Top‑Five Finishes at the UAB Spring Invite
Golden Eagles Shine with Multiple Top‑Five Finishes at the UAB Spring Invite

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered with Top 5 finishes and personal records at the UAB Spring Invite. 

Tech Track & Field looks to open Outdoor Season Strong at the UAB Spring Invite
Tech Track & Field looks to open Outdoor Season Strong at the UAB Spring Invite

BIRMINGHAM, Ala- Tennessee Tech Track and Field is set to begin the 2026 outdoor season at the UAB Spring Invite in Birmingham on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28.  

Kennedi Winbush wins the 60-meter for Tech!
Winbush Leads Golden Eagles to Powerful Finish at OVC Indoor Championships 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out the OVC Indoor Championships with an impressive Day 2 performance, highlighted by an individual conference champion, a relay title, multiple podium finishes, and the crowning of the OVC Freshman of the Year. 

Lauryn Jackson | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Golden Eagles Set Sights on Big Finish at OVC Indoor Championships  

 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. 

Zaely Tilt | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Tech shines at Vanderbilt Indoor Music City Challenge

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.

Grainne Moran Finishes 2nd In The 800m!
Tech turns in a strong performance at the UAB Green & Gold Invite

Tennessee Tech Track & Field had an impressive showing at the UAB Green & Gold Invite.

Kennedi Winbush
Tech Continues 2026 Season at The UAB Green and Gold Invitational

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.

Jane Lokiles wins 5,000-meter with personal best time 17:53.57 | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Indoor Track & Field Makes Solid Debut at Vanderbilt Invitational

Indoor Track & Field Makes Solid Debut at Vanderbilt Invitational

Ally Beneke (left) and Hannah Little (right)
Tech Track & Field Opens Indoor Season 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.