Track & Field News

12/09/2024

Wet conditions could not slow Jane Hedengren’s roll as she won by a whopping 41 seconds with a course record. Link to the full article below!🥇
https://trackandfieldnews.com/nike-cross-nationals-girls-2024-record-run-for-hedengren-in-the-rain/

PORTLAND, OREGON, December 07 — Prep XC fans can be forgiven if they experienced a little déjà vu when they... Read More

12/05/2024

Sabastian Sawe’s much-anticipated move to the marathon lived up to expectations as the accomplished half-marathoner sped past frontrunning Daniel Mateiko in the 37th kilometer to win the Valencia Marathon in 2:02:05. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/valencia-marathon-2024-sparkling-sawe-debut/

VALENCIA, SPAIN, December 01 — Sabastian Sawe’s much-anticipated move to the marathon lived up to expectations as the accomplished half-marathoner... Read More

11/29/2024

With one potential low stick out for the season and another coming off pool training, coach Diljeet Taylor devised a winning strategy for her Cougar squad. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/patient-4-3-plan-for-byu-women-brought-home-the-trophy/

VERONA, WISCONSIN, November 23 — Diljeet Taylor has had her share of ups and downs over her 8 years as... Read More

11/25/2024

Alabama soph Doris Lemngole sprinted away from New Mexico frosh Pamela Kosgei and Florida junior Hilda Olemomoi as the trio of top-notch Kenyan recruits swept the podium in the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/ncaa-womens-xc-2024-last-2k-seals-deal-for-lemngole-byu/

VERONA, WISCONSIN, November 25 — Alabama soph Doris Lemngole sprinted away from New Mexico frosh Pamela Kosgei and Florida junior... Read More

11/25/2024

“It’s been a lot of sacrifice, a lot of pain,” said Graham Blanks, the thirteenth man to repeat as champion. “But, you know, for these moments it’s worth it.” Although winning an NCAA championship for the first time is pretty darn memorable, the second is doubtless oh-so-much better. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/ncaa-mens-xc-2024-blanks-byu-win-second-crowns/

VERONA, WISCONSIN, November 23 — Although winning an NCAA championship for the first time is pretty darn memorable, the second... Read More

11/23/2024

These lists contain the leading women’s performers signed up for the 2024–25 collegiate year, coming from either a U.S. high school or another country. The marks listed are lifetime bests. Link to the full lists below!
https://trackandfieldnews.com/top-womens-recruits-for-the-2024-25-collegiate-school-year/

  THESE LISTS CONTAIN the leading women’s performers signed up for the 2024–25 collegiate year, coming from either a U.S.... Read More

11/23/2024

These lists contain the leading men’s performers signed up for the 2024–25 collegiate year, coming from either a U.S. high school or another country. The marks listed are lifetime bests. Link to the full lists below!💨
https://trackandfieldnews.com/top-mens-recruits-for-the-2024-25-collegiate-school-year/

THESE LISTS CONTAIN the leading men’s performers signed up for the 2024–25 collegiate year, coming from either a U.S. high... Read More

11/20/2024

Just 9th in the NCAA 10,000 last spring, Arkansas soph Paityn Noe ran away with the South Central race. Link to the full article on the NCAA women’s regional races this weekend in our bio!🏆
📸: Shawn Price

11/20/2024

Litte known outside Kenya before this fall, Washington State frosh Evans Kurui led the West Regional by as much as 30 seconds en route to his commanding win. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/ncaa-mens-xc-regionals-2024/

9 SITES, November 15 — All races contested at 10K (6.21M). The top 2 teams (and their members) in each... Read More

11/17/2024

With the announcement of its four host cities for Year 1, Grand Slam Track has readied itself for what will undoubtedly be a new experience in marketing the sport of track & field. The host lineup and schedule, as it stands as of mid-November, can be viewed via the link below!🤩
https://trackandfieldnews.com/grand-slam-track-league-names-sites-dates/

WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT of its four host cities for Year 1, Grand Slam Track has readied itself for what will... Read More

11/14/2024

Bryce Barkdull, a consistent 17-foot vaulter as a prep, will endeavor at Kansas to become the third 18-footer in his family. Link to the full article below!✈️
https://trackandfieldnews.com/prize-recruit-bryce-barkdull/

THERE COULD HAVE BEEN a lot of expectations when Bryce Barkdull entered his frosh year of high school. After all,... Read More

11/13/2024

Don’t miss correspondent Rich Sands’ preview of 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 Season 2, complete with commentary from producers of the series.

SHORTLY AFTER WINNING her first-round heat of the 200 at the Paris Olympics, Gabby Thomas learns that 2-time reigning world... Read More

11/12/2024

In a collegiate career that saw her win 7 NCAA titles indoors and out for the Florida Gators, Jasmine Moore has grown quite comfortable with success. She was no stranger to it. The TJ at the Paris Olympics started Moore toward making history as the first U.S. woman horizontal jumps double medalist. Link to the full article below!🇺🇸🐊
https://trackandfieldnews.com/tfn-interview-jasmine-moore/

IN A COLLEGIATE career that saw her win 7 NCAA titles indoors and out for the Florida Gators, Jasmine Moore... Read More

11/06/2024

The conference championships are title meets, the results count for something. They’re also key signposts suggesting how the short cross country season’s final bouts, men’s and women’s comps at the NCAA Championships, may unfold. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/collegiate-xc-conference-digest-2024/

VARIOUS SITES, November 01 & 02— The conference championships are title meets, the results count for something. They’re also key... Read More

10/30/2024

With a masterful display of front-running, Yomif Kejelcha splashed his way through the streets of Valencia to a 57:30 World Record half-marathon proving that even on the rare occasion that it rains in the Spanish running capitol, it rains WRs. In Kejelcha’s case with a 1-second improvement over Jacob Kiplimo’s 2021 record run in Lisbon. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/valencia-half-marathon-rainy-kejelcha-world-record/

WITH A MASTERFUL display of front-running, Yomif Kejelcha splashed his way through the streets of Valencia to a 57:30 World... Read More

10/23/2024

THIS YEAR’S TEAM represents the 46th such collection of stars since we began recognizing girls All-Americas with the 1978 season. Soph Lisa Raye (West Warwick, Rhode Island) rated in both the 100 ( #2) and 200 ( #1). Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/2024-high-school-girls-all-america-team/

THIS YEAR’S TEAM represents the 46th such collection of stars since we began recognizing girls All-Americas with the 1978 season.... Read More

10/23/2024

Sadie Engelhardt is our highschool girls athlete of the year! Although she won titles, climbed high on all-time lists and reached the Olympic Trials in ’24, Sadie Engelhardt’s priority remains having fun with running. Link to the full article below!🏆
https://trackandfieldnews.com/2024-high-school-girls-athlete-of-the-year-sadie-engelhardt/

PATIENCE HAS BEEN the key to Sadie Engelhardt’s steady improvement. As an 8th-grader she made headlines by running an age-14... Read More