Collegiate Track & Field and Cross Country News

Oval Warming Todd Grasley Jan 17, 2013

College competition can start as early as September with big cross country invitationals and end nine months later at the NCAA outdoor meet in June. So coaches need to strike a careful balance during indoor track to keep their athletes fresh all year.  (via Runner's World)

Goule Ahead of Teammate Lispey at Razorback Invitational Todd Grasley Jan 17, 2013

Louisiana State University (LSU) senior Charlene Lipsey and junior Natoya Goule of Jamaica turned in the NCAA’s two fastest times in the 800m run while making their 2013 debut in the event at this year’s Razorback Invitational held yesterday, at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville.(via www.caribbeantracklife.com)

BU Mourns the Passing of Two-Time Olympian John Thomas '63 Jan 17, 2013

The Boston University Department of Athletics is saddened to learn of the passing of John Thomas (SED '63), one of the greatest American high jumpers of all-time. A two-time Olympian and former world record holder, Thomas passed away on Tuesday.

Former Track Star Cambrya Jones to Represent USA at Five Nations Meet Jan 17, 2013

Former University of Pittsburgh track and field standout and five-time school record holder Cambrya Jones has made the Team USA roster for the Five Nations Meet.

Kynard Honored by Kansas Board of Regents Todd Grasley Jan 17, 2013

K-State high jumper Erik Kynard traveled to Topeka on Wednesday to be recognized and honored by the Kansas Board of Regents for his outstanding 2011-12 season which culminated with an NCAA championship and an Olympic silver medal. (via kstatesports.cstv.com)

De'Anthony Thomas Will Sprint For The UO Track Team Indoors Todd Grasley Jan 16, 2013

De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon's electrifying running back/receiver, has been practicing with the Oregon track team and could open up indoors at the UW Invitational, Jan. 25-26 in Washington's  Dempsey Indoor. (via The Oregonian - OregonLive.com)

Freeman Named Women's Track & Field Interim Assistant Coach Todd Grasley Jan 16, 2013

Michelle Freeman will join interim head coach Rose Brimmer's staff for the 2013 indoor and outdoor seasons. (via www.texassports.com)

Construction to Begin on New Track, Softball and Soccer Facilities Jan 15, 2013

Construction of Kansas Athletics' brand-new, state-of-the-art track and field, soccer and softball facilities can begin soon, now that the City Commission of Lawrence has approved the proposed site for this use. The site, which has been named Rock Chalk Park, is near the intersection of 6th Street and George Williams Way, just east of K-10.

Record-Breaking Rollins Headlines First USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week Awards Todd Grasley Jan 14, 2013

Brianna Rollins of No. 1 Clemson, the new collegiate record holder in the 60 hurdles, highlights the inaugural six winners of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week Award, announced Monday afternoon. (via USTFCCCA)

Ernest Leads Winners at Indoor Season Opener Todd Grasley Jan 14, 2013

 Tiger sophomore Aaron Ernest made sure that his homecoming Saturday night was one to remember when he smashed his indoor personal record with a run of 20.80 seconds to take the men's 200-meter crown at the second-annual Crimson Tide Indoor Opener at the Birmingham Sportsplex. (via LSUsports.net)

Fordham Assistant Track & Field Coach Ed Joyce Passes Away Jan 13, 2013

Fordham Athletics mourned the loss of assistant cross country/track & field coach Ed Joyce on Sunday, as he passed away early Sunday morning at Calvary Hospice in the Bronx, after a long bout with cancer. Coach Joyce was honored with a moment of silence prior to the start of Sunday's men's basketball game between Fordham and Massachusetts.

LSU Sprinter Duncan Focusing On 2013 Season Todd Grasley Jan 12, 2013

When Kimberlyn Duncan signed her scholarship papers with the LSU track and field team in February 2009, the Katy, Texas, native had never heard of Bill Bowerman. (via theadvocate.com)

Kentucky Invitational Live Results Jonathan Grooms Jan 12, 2013

Live Results to the Kentucky Invitational being hosted by the University of Kentucky. (via MileSplit)

Rollins’ NCAA Record One of Many Clemson Standards Established Friday at Tiger Challenge David Everett Jan 11, 2013

CLEMSON, SC – Brianna Rollins established an NCAA record on Friday as she ran to a time of 7.78 to win the 60-meter hurdles at the Tiger Challenge. 

Phillip Dorsett, Duke Johnson Join Miami Indoor Track Team Todd Grasley Jan 11, 2013

 He's one of the fastest football players around, but will Miami receiver Phillip Dorsett's speed translate to the track? (via South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com)

Indoor Season Begins Jan 11, 2013

Armed with 18 first-year Seminoles, the Florida State men's and women's indoor track & field teams will open the season Saturday at the Crimson Tide Opener in Birmingham, Ala.

The Bowerman Women’s 2013 Preseason Watch List Announced Todd Grasley Jan 11, 2013

The stage is set for not only a historic 2013 season in women’s collegiate track and field, but also for a historic race to win its most prestigious individual award, The Bowerman, bestowed to the sport’s most outstanding male and female athletes each year. The reigning winner, a finalist and three semifinalists from last season all appear on the preseason Watch List, which was released Thursday. (via The Bowerman)

Friendly Competition Fuels Weigandt, Griva Todd Grasley Jan 10, 2013

Nebraska's Anna Weigandt was simply hoping she'd be able to keep up three years ago when the NU track and field coach announced that a heralded Latvian jumper was joining the Huskers. (via Omaha.com)

Stanford Indoor Track Ready For Start Of A New Era Todd Grasley Jan 10, 2013

With six conference titles in the past decade, the Stanford women could accurately pronounce themselves as the West Coast power for indoor track and field. The Stanford men, coming off a runner-up finish in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, command a certain respect on the boards, as well. (via www.paloaltoonline.com)

The Bowerman Men’s 2013 Preseason Watch List Announced Todd Grasley Jan 10, 2013

As the main portion of the indoor track & field schedule is set to get underway, so too is the competition for the Bowerman, an award bestowed to collegiate track & field’s top male and female athletes of the year, with the men’s preseason watch list announced by the Bowerman Watch List Committee.(via The Bowerman)

Clemson Track & Field Director Lawrence Johnson Resigns Jason Byrne Jan 08, 2013

Clemson news release: 'The parties have mutually agreed to terminate their contract effective today' (via OrangeAndWhite.com)

2013 USTFCCCA Preseason Track Poll Released Press Release Jan 08, 2013

According to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s (USTFCCCA) preseason computer projections, the Arkansas men and Clemson women are projected to usurp the long-reigning Gators and Ducks, who start at number two and three in their respective rankings.

IAAF: Drouin’s Breakthrough Is No Fluke Todd Grasley Jan 08, 2013

A year ago, Derek Drouin was getting off crutches and wondering if he could reclaim form. Now, he is an Olympic bronze medallist and wondering just how high he can jump in 2013. (via iaaf.org)

Andrews Named Assistant Track & Field Coach Todd Grasley Jan 08, 2013

Head men's track & field coach Fred Samara announces the hiring of Robby Andrews as an assistant track & field coach. (via GoPrincetonTigers.com)

First Home Meets In 25 Years Highlight OSU Track & Field Schedule Todd Grasley Jan 08, 2013

For the first time in 25 years, Corvallis will be the site of intercollegiate track and field competition when the Oregon State track and field program hosts a pair of meets as part of its 2013 schedule, which was announced by Head Coach Kelly Sullivan on Tuesday afternoon. (via www.osubeavers.com)

USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week Award Begins Jan. 14 Todd Grasley Jan 07, 2013

Outstanding collegiate track and field and cross country student-athletes around the country will have new opportunities for national recognition beginning next week with the commencement of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week Award. (via USTFCCCA)

Former NCAA Champ Sheila Reid Adjusting to Pro Running Todd Grasley Jan 07, 2013

Sheila Reid, 23, a two-time NCAA Cross country champion and the sole female 2012 Olympic 5000-meter runner for Canada, is now a Nike-sponsored pro living and training in the Philadelphia area and planning an active indoor track season.(via Runner's World)

Weekend Review: First Week of January Jonathan Grooms Jan 06, 2013

A glance at the action from this past weekend.

Nittany Lions Claim 18-Event Titles at PSU Relays Todd Grasley Jan 06, 2013

Bolstered by 18 victories on the afternoon, the Nittany Lion track and field squads got the 2013 off to a stellar start, Saturday at the Penn State Relays at Ashenfelter III Indoor Track. Among the list of top-notch performances were school-record efforts in both the men's and women's 4x200-meter relay, along with meet-record setting showings by senior Jane Swenson (Brandon, S.D.) in the women's shot, and freshman Victoria Gerlach (Perkasie, Pa.) in the women's mile. (via www.gopsusports.com)

Hart Honored For 50 Years Of Coaching At Baylor Todd Grasley Jan 06, 2013

Eight years after stepping down as Baylor's head track and field coach to accept a less-taxing role as director of track and field, 78-year-old Clyde Hart doesn't seem to be slowing down one bit. (via BaylorBears.com)