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Melanzana repeats as champions at 35th Women’s Little 500

A year removed from a dominating performance in the 2022 Little 500, Melanzana became repeat champions during the 35th running. Following a one-hour rain delay, Melanzana started the race again from the 13th position, but made a quick move to the front within the opening 10 laps. Teter broke away from the field around lap 46 and built a 17-second lead. A group of teams including Melanzana, Delta Gamma and Alpha Chi Omega eventually gained on Teter. Melanzana, emblazoned with the vibrant yellow jersey reserved for the defending champion team, separated from the leading pack after a series of late-race exchanges and never looked back. Teter finished second, followed by Alpha Chi Omega in third.

Melanzana rider Grace Washburn celebrates as she crosses the line to win the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Rain drops cling to a State Bicycle Co. Little 500 bicycle during a rain delay before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Delta Gamma rider Eleanor Madalon stays dry under a poncho before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana University Student Foundation director Trent McGee looks at the track conditions in turn four during a downpour before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
A puddle is visible on the cinder track surface before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Teter rider Cecilia Ball warms up in the pit area before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Delta Gamma riders warm up in their pit area before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Kristin Ryan, a member of the 1988 Women’s Little 500-winning Willkie Sprint team, shakes hands with riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Kappa Alpha Theta riders hold hands during rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Alpha Chi Omega fans cheer on their riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Alpha Chi Omega riders are introduced before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. Pictured from left are: Chloe Eades, Leah Anderson, Jenna Rodgers and Clare Bruen. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Phi Gamma Nu riders wear checkered flag socks during rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten greets riders during introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Ride On riders walk the track after rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
A Theta Phi Alpha rider receives some coaching while sitting on the starting grid before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Kappa Delta rider Kyra Ferry stretches before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Melanzana rider Abby Green listens to the pre-race proceedings from the starting grid before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
A race official speaks with Alpha Chi Omega rider Clare Bruen, left, Teter rider Jess DiBella and Kappa Alpha Theta rider Katie Humphries before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Little 500 Flagger Chap Blackwell waves the green flag to start the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Melanzana rider Abby Green, in yellow, leads a pack of riders down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Alpha Chi Omega rider Clare Bruen yells to other riders in the pack during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Alpha Gamma Delta rider Alexa Spahr, left, Kappa Kappa Gamma rider Shealee Stewart and Delta Gamma rider Kate Burnett race in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Toddlers run around on the infield during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Spectators watch the action from turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Chi Omega rider Taylor Lauri, center, and Gamma Phi Beta rider Kayla Minich race into turn four during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Teter rider Seneca Simon races down the backstretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Melanzana rider Abby Green makes an exchange during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Kappa Kappa Gamma rider Sydney Ruff races through turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Teter rider Allison Edgar races down the front stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Melanzana riders celebrate after winning the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. Pictured from left are: Grace Washburn, Abby Green, Nora Abdelkader and Lauren Etnyre. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Melanzana riders celebrate after winning the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. Pictured from left are: Nora Abdelkader, Grace Washburn, Abby Green and Lauren Etnyre. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Melanzana riders take a victory lap after their win in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2023. Pictured from left are: Grace Washburn, Nora Abdelkader, Abby Green and Lauren Etnyre. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

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