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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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.