Illini Open Season with Illini Challenge Friday at 6:30 p.m.
The Illini women begin the 2011 season at the UI Arboretum with the Illini Challenge at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meet Notes |
2011 Women’s Cross Country Season Outlook
Fifth-year cross country coach Jeremy Rasmussen views this season as one unique from previous seasons as the 2011 Illini welcome five freshmen and return eight sophomores from last year’s squad.
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.
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.
Illini Release Schedule, Prepare for Preseason XC Camp
The Illini head to Starved Rock for preseason cross country camp while coach Rasmussen announced the 2011 Schedule | PDF |
Fowler Joins U-M Staff as Assistant Coach
Former world-class thrower Sandy Fowler, who has produced 30 All-Americans during her career, has been hired as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2012 season.
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Track & Field Has 10 Receive USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
The Michigan State track & field team had 10 members receive All-Academic honors, announced by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Also, the women were one of 164 squads in the nation to be listed as a USTFCCCA All-Academic team in 2011.
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Iowa Women Earn National Academic Honor
The University of Iowa women’s track and field team has been named an all-academic team by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) for the seventh consecutive season. The women’s team combined for a team grade point average of 3.19 through the 2011 indoor and outdoor seasons.