University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Track & Field
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Track & Field
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Hill sets new school record at Valentine Invitational
The University of Illinois track and field teams recently competed in the Tyson Invitational held at the Randal Tyson Track Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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University athletes break records at Tyson Invitational
The track and field teams from the University of Illinois had a notable first day at the Tyson Invitational held at Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Illinois track teams head to Tyson Invitational after record-breaking performances
The Illinois track and field teams are heading to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Tyson Invitational on February 14-15.
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Thomas and Smith break records at New Mexico Collegiate Classic
The Illinois women's and men's track and field teams participated in the New Mexico Collegiate Classic and the Bruce Lehane Scarlet & White Invitational on February 8.
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Illinois athletes break three records at New Mexico Collegiate Classic
The Illinois women's and men's track and field teams had a successful first day at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in Albuquerque.
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Illinois athletes prepare for New Mexico Collegiate Classic and Boston Invitational
The Fighting Illini men's and women's track and field teams are preparing for a busy weekend as they head to two separate competitions.
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Illinois women lead national track rankings; men achieve best position since '95
The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has released its initial weekly national rankings, with the University of Illinois women's track and field team leading the nation for the second consecutive season.
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De Greef leads NCAA after successful debut heptathlon
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up the Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined events at the UI Armory in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday.
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Thomas and Kienast break multiple records at Fighting Illini Challenge
The Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events saw impressive performances from the University of Illinois' track and field teams.
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Illinois athletes shine at Hoosier Horsepower Classic
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Hoosier Horsepower Classic on January 18, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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Illinois track stars shine with record-breaking performances at Fighting Illini Open
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams began their season at the Fighting Illini Open, held at the UI Armory in Champaign, Illinois.
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Abby Lynch represents Big Ten Conference on NCAA Division-I National SAAC
Illinois senior Abby Lynch has been selected as the Big Ten Conference representative on the NCAA's Division-I National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
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University of Illinois adds new assistant coaches Owens-Delerme and Nesbitt
Director of track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou has added two assistant coaches to his staff, Ayden Owens-Delerme and Cheyenne Nesbitt.
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Illinois track and field announces full schedule for upcoming seasons
The Illinois track and field team has released its schedule for the 2025 season, as announced by Petros Kyprianou, the director of track, field, and cross country. The Illini will host four meets in 2025, with two during the indoor season and two during the outdoor season.
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Illinois hires Dillon Yearby as new director of operations
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Director of track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced the hiring of Dillon Yearby as the team's new director of operations on Monday (Sept. 2).
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Sophia Beckmon wins silver at U20 World Athletics Championships
Sophia Beckmon secured a silver medal in the long jump at the U20 World Athletics Championships on Wednesday, August 28, at Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA in Lima, Peru. Beckmon achieved a leap of 6.54m (21-5 1/4), finishing just four centimeters behind Delta Amidzovski of Australia.
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Illinois hires Chase Kappeler as assistant coach for cross country and track
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Director of track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced on Monday the hiring of Chase Kappeler as an assistant coach for cross country and track. Kappeler will also assist in operations duties.
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Eric Johannigmeier appointed head cross country coach at University of Illinois
Illinois Director of Track, Field and Cross Country Petros Kyprianou announced the hiring of Eric Johannigmeier as the new head cross country and distance coach on Monday. Johannigmeier, a 2011 graduate of Illinois, returns to the program after spending seven years at Virginia Tech in the same role.
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Illini women’s track team secures most First-Team All-Americans in Big Ten
The 2024 women's track and field squad at the University of Illinois concluded the season with nine First-Team All-Americans, marking the highest tally in the Big Ten. This achievement includes five indoor and four outdoor honorees. Among these athletes is Rose Yeboah, a national champion and Olympic qualifier in the high jump.
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Rafael Raap transfers to Illini track and field combined events crew
Director of Illinois track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou has announced the transfer of All-American Rafael Raap from Oregon. Raap, a sophomore, achieved his first-career All-America honors at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the decathlon with a score of 7,842 points.