Illinois Opens Season with Illini Challenge Friday at 7 p.m.
The Illini begin the 2011 season as they host the Illini Challenge at the UI Arboretum at 7 p.m. on Friday. Meet Notes |
2011 Men’s Cross Country Season Preview
First-year cross country coach Gavin Kennedy brings a great deal of motivation to an experienced squad looking to make strides and have postseason success.
Riley Advances to 110m Hurdles Semifinal at World Championships
Riley to Race at World Championships in Daegu
Senior Andrew Riley will run for Team Jamaica in the 110m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Live Results |
Praska Does It Overseas
Former University of Iowa track and field standout Bethany Praska wrapped the 2011 track and field season with a pair of strong international performances. Praska, the 2011 Big Ten Champion in the 800 meters, turned in a 2:05.01 effort in the 800 meters in The Netherlands and a personal-best 2:03.74 in Belgium.
Hawkeye Freshmen Earn National Prep Honors
A pair of incoming University of Iowa freshmen were named to the USA TODAY All-USA high school track and field team. Kayla Beattie, a native of Woodstock, Ill., and Gabe Hull, a native of Bloomington, Ind., were named to the publication’s annual list announced Thursday. Both student-athletes will join the Hawkeyes this fall.
Woody to be Inducted into MVC Hall of Fame
University of Iowa assistant track and field coach Joey Woody will be inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference’s Hall of Fame, March 2, 2012, in Saint Louis, Mo. Woody, a Northern Iowa track and field standout, is one of six former MVC student-athletes being honored in the ceremony.
Illini Release Schedule, Prepare for Preseason Cross Country Camp
The Illini head to Starved Rock for preseason cross country camp while coach Turk and Kennedy announced the 2011 Schedule | PDF |
Nukuri Continues to Shine
Former University of Iowa student-athlete and volunteer assistant coach Diane Nukuri placed 48th overall among more that 10,000 competitors at the New Balance Falmouth Road Race Aug. 14. Nukuri finished second among women competitors, finishing the 7.1 mile course in 37:13.
Wheatley Hired as Assistant Men’s Track and Field Coach
University of Illinois men’s track and field head coach Mike Turk announced the hiring of Adrian Wheatley as an assistant coach.