Collegiate Track & Field and Cross Country News

Tide’s Batson Runs World’s Fastest 100 This Year Todd Grasley Apr 14, 2013

 University of Alabama sprinter Diondre Batson ran the fastest 100-meter dash time in the world thus far this season with a time of 10.06 seconds to lead the Crimson Tide track and field team Saturday at the Spec Towns National Team Invitational. (via TuscaloosaNews.com)

Bliss Breaks Record at 'Battle on the Bayou' Todd Grasley Apr 13, 2013

Sophomore Tori Bliss smashed LSU's 19-year-old school record in the shot put and senior Kimberlyn Duncan sprinted to an NCAA-leading time in the 200-meter dash to lead a sweep of team titles by the Tigers and Lady Tigers during Saturday's action at the third-annual Battle on the Bayou held at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium. (via LSUsports.net)

Duals in the Sun Todd Grasley Apr 13, 2013

The college dual meet, when two track teams go head-to-head, feels like an anachronism. As coaches and athletes chase ever-faster qualifying times for championship races and prioritize late-season individual events, the chance for pure competition between university squads is dwindling. (via Runner's World)

Freeman, Jelmini & Carter Added to April Women’s Bowerman Watch List Todd Grasley Apr 11, 2013

The April edition of the Bowerman Women’s Watch List, released Thursday by the Bowerman Watch List Committee features a trio of additions who have made a big impression on the national scene in the opening weeks of the outdoor season. (via The Bowerman)

\ U.S. Olympic Team Trials To Return to TrackTown In 2016 Todd Grasley Apr 11, 2013

The greatest track meet on U.S. soil will return to TrackTown USA when the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field are contested July 1-10, 2016, in Eugene, Ore. On behalf of USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic Committee, USATF CEO Max Siegel made the announcement today on the steps of the Oregon state capitol. He was joined in making the announcement by Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, University of Oregon President Mike Gottfredson, Oregon State Senate President Peter Courtney and TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna. (via www.usatf.org)

No. 3 Florida Men Make Big Jump in DI Rankings, Kansas Women Steady at No. 1 Todd Grasley Apr 10, 2013

After a strong weekend at its home Pepsi Florida Relays, the defending champion Florida men have sprinted their way into the race for the No. 1 ranking in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I National Team Computer Rankings released Tuesday, while the Kansas women remained at No. 1. (via USTFCCCA)

Razorbacks Face No. 1 Texas A&M, 3 Other Ranked Teams at Home | The Arkansas Traveler Todd Grasley Apr 10, 2013

The No. 2 men’s track and field team will compete at home this weekend in the John McDonnell Invitational. (via www.uatrav.com)

Oregon Senior Jordan Hasay Fully Commits to the 10,000 Todd Grasley Apr 08, 2013

Oregon's Jordan Hasay ran the 1,500 meters Saturday at the Pepsi Team Invitational for fun, for team points and for training. (via The Oregonian - OregonLive.com)

All-Time Performances and Fantastic Finishes Highlight National Athlete of the Week Awards Todd Grasley Apr 08, 2013

A division record is amongst this week’s edition of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week awards, but just as worthy of recognition as all-time records are fantastic finishes. (via USTFCCCA)

Ducks Reload With Talented Newcomers Todd Grasley Apr 04, 2013

Youngsters at Oregon are given an opportunity to develop without pressure of lofty expectations (via www.registerguard.com)

Arkansas Men Closing in on Top Spot in DI Rankings; Kansas Women Extend Lead Todd Grasley Apr 02, 2013

While the Texas A&M men’s hold on the No. 1 spot in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I National Team Computer Rankings loosened, the Kansas women were able to cushion their position atop the first regular-season rankings released Tuesday.  (via USTFCCCA)

Ryan Crouser Strives Through Injuries To Earn Texas Relays Win Todd Grasley Apr 01, 2013

The Texas Relays hold a special place in the hearts of young athletes who get to mix and mingle with some of the best track and field stars in the world. (via www.dailytexanonline.com)

The Warm-Up Lap (Pt. 1): Meets of the Week, News and Notes Todd Grasley Mar 27, 2013

The outdoor season is now officially fully underway with two of the spring’s biggest DI meets in the Texas Relays and Stanford Invitational both taking place this weekend. With the Texas Relays beginning Wednesday, the Warm-Up lap will provide a preview of the action in Austin first, with Stanford and DII and DIII meets of the week to follow Thursday. Stay tuned for updates. (via USTFCCCA)

Stanford Invitational Preview Todd Grasley Mar 26, 2013

The outdoor track season starts to get serious in Palo Alto this weekend. (via Runner's World)

Megan Yanik Named BIG EAST Women's Outdoor Track Athlete Of The Week Mar 26, 2013

NOTRE DAME, Ind. - University of Notre Dame junior Megan Yanik (Plymouth, Mich./Ladywood) was selected as the BIG EAST Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week for the week of March 18-24, the conference office announce Tuesday afternoon.

Bowen Named C-USA Track Athlete of the Week Mar 26, 2013

Senior hurdler Lutisha Bowen was selected as the Conference USA Track Athlete of the Week on Tuesday.

Chaney Named C-USA Male Track Athlete Of The Week Mar 26, 2013

Clayton Chaney earned C-USA Outdoor Athlete of the Week honors by scoring a winning and NCAA leading 7,598 points in the decathlon at the Shirley Crowe Multi Events at Holloway Track/Ley Field.

Evans’ DIII High Jump Record Highlights National Athlete of the Week Awards Todd Grasley Mar 25, 2013

Elizabeth Evans of Rose-Hulman tied the DIII outdoor high jump record and a number of other student-athletes moved into the top 10 of either the all-time collegiate list or their respective divisions’ lists to highlight this week’s National Athlete of the Week awards, given by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). (via USTFCCCA)

Assistant Coach Dan Stimson Helps Revitalize Track and Field Todd Grasley Mar 25, 2013

You’ll find him hanging around the aptly-named Stimson Throwing Events Area, directing his athletes. Dan Stimson, assistant coach for William and Mary’s track and field program, brings more than a few trophies to the table. (via flathatnews.com)

 

5 Minutes With Kemoy Campbell Todd Grasley Mar 25, 2013

The Arkansas junior talks about redeeming himself at nationals after a baton drop and how he’s proof that Jamaica produces good distance runners. (via Runner's World)

Week in Review: February 18-24, 2013 Todd Grasley Mar 25, 2013

Texas A&M Men, Kansas Women Named Preseason DI Outdoor Favorites Todd Grasley Mar 19, 2013

 The Texas A&M men and the Kansas women are the early outdoor favorites in the first edition of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Team Computer Rankings released Tuesday. (via USTFCCCA)

First Outdoor National Athletes of the Week Announced Todd Grasley Mar 18, 2013

The focus of collegiate track & field has now turned to the young outdoor season, where a number of student-athletes showed mid-season form in garnering the first National Athlete of the Week awards of the outdoor season. (via USTFCCCA)

D’Agostino, Coburn & Miller Added to Post-Indoor The Bowerman Women’s Watch List Todd Grasley Mar 15, 2013

With the indoor collegiate season now in the books, the Bowerman Watch List Committee released Thursday its post-indoor women’s Watch List for The Bowerman that includes a new collegiate record-holder and a number of NCAA Champions – including a pair of double winners. (via The Bowerman)

National Coaches of the Year for DI Indoor Season Announced Todd Grasley Mar 14, 2013

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announces the national award winners for 2013 NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field season as chosen by the nation’s coaches. National-championship coaches Chris Bucknam of Arkansas and Oregon’s Robert Johnson were named National Coaches of the Year. Arkansas’ Travis Geopfert and Kansas’ Wayne Pate are the National Assistant Coaches of the Year. (via USTFCCCA)

Program of the Year Races Heating Up Todd Grasley Mar 12, 2013

With the conclusion of the indoor track & field season, standings have been updated in the USTFCCCA Program of the Year races for the 2012-2013 school year. For award consideration, only the outdoor track & field championships remains for each of the three divisions of the NCAA. Men’s program leaders in the standings are Wisconsin, Adams State, and UW-La Crosse. On the women’s side, Oregon, Grand Valley State, and Wartburg lead through two of the three seasons of the school year. (via USTFCCCA)

Jump For Joy: KU’s Andrea Geubelle Relishes Indoor Titles Todd Grasley Mar 12, 2013

The last time Andrea Geubelle was at an NCAA Track and Field Championships, she thought she had won another individual title but later learned she hadn’t. (via www2.kusports.com)

Coach Coogan's Successful Saturday Todd Grasley Mar 11, 2013

Dartmouth coach Mark Coogan had the winner and a daughter in the same race at NCAA indoors. (via Runner's World)

Division I Indoor USTFCCCA All-America Awards Announced Todd Grasley Mar 11, 2013

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced the 288 men and 266 women who have earned USTFCCCA All-America honors for the 2013 NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field season based on their performances at the Indoor Track & Field Championships. (via USTFCCCA)

Derek Drouin: Quietly Phenomenal Todd Grasley Mar 11, 2013

Derek Drouin doesn’t exactly seek attention. (via www.ncaa.com)