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.
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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.
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Yeboah makes history as Illinois' first women's high jump national champion
The Illinois women's track and field team concluded their participation in the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Rose Yeboah, a redshirt junior, made history by becoming the first national champion for the Illinois women's high jump with a record leap of 1.97 meters (6-5 1/2). This achievement not only marked a new school record but also secured her a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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Illinois men's track team concludes NCAA Outdoor Championships
The Illinois men's track and field team concluded their participation in the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 7 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Sophomore Viktor Morozov achieved a collegiate-best performance in the triple jump, securing 13th place with a distance of 15.94 meters (52-3 3/4). This achievement ranks seventh in the school's history. His personal best, however, remains at 16.45 meters (53-11 1/2), recorded at the 2023 European U20 Championships, which is second in program history.
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Simpson makes history as Illinois' first women's hammer throw All-American
The Illinois women's track and field team had a notable performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships held in Eugene, Oregon. Graduate student Amber Simpson achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever All-American in the women's hammer throw for Illinois, securing an eighth-place finish with a throw of 67.73 meters (222-2). Simpson concluded her season holding both the Big Ten and school records for the hammer throw at 70.21 meters (230-4) and set a new record in the weight throw with 22.01 meters (72-2 1/2).
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Illinois athletes achieve historic performances at NCAA Outdoor Championships
The Illinois men's track and field team participated in the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 5, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon. Freshman Cody Johnston made history by becoming the first Illinois freshman to earn All-America honors in the pole vault with a clearance of 5.52m (18-1 1/4), securing fifth place.
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Illinois track team breaks records at NCAA West Preliminaries
The women's track and field team from the University of Illinois achieved significant milestones at the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The 4x100m relay team, consisting of freshmen Asia Thomas and Sophia Beckmon, along with juniors Tacoria Humphrey and Jessica McDowell, broke a long-standing school record by clocking a time of 43.50 seconds. This performance secured their place in the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the first time since 2016.
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Illinois athletes secure spots at NCAA Outdoor Championships
The Illinois women's track and field team saw three of its athletes qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships during the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Graduate student Amber Simpson, junior Tori Thomas, and sophomore Mia Morello secured their spots in the national meet.
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Illinois athletes secure spots at NCAA Outdoor Championships
The Illinois men's track and field team concluded the first day of the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with notable performances. Two athletes have secured their places at the NCAA Outdoor Championships: senior Tyler Sudduth in the shot put and freshman Cody Johnston in the pole vault.
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Illinois sends strong team to NCAA West Preliminaries
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams have qualified for the NCAA West Preliminaries, which will be hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville from May 22 to 25. A total of 26 athletes from Illinois, comprising 12 men and 14 women, will participate in the event.
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Illinois track teams perform strongly at Big Ten Outdoor Championships
The Illinois track and field teams concluded their participation in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Junior Jessica McDowell achieved a significant victory by winning the 400m dash with a time of 51.73 seconds, earning her a gold medal and ten points for her team. This marks Illinois' first win in this event since Ashley Spencer's victory in 2013.
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Illinois athletes secure victories on day two of Big Ten Championships
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams completed the second day of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Junior Tacoria Humphrey and redshirt junior Rose Yeboah each secured Big Ten titles for their performances in the long jump and high jump, respectively.
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Illinois track teams perform strongly on first day of Big Ten Championships
The Illinois track and field teams participated in the first day of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Junior Tori Thomas became the Big Ten Champion in women's pole vault by clearing a meet record height of 4.52 meters (14-10). She is the first Illini woman to achieve this title since Stephanie Richartz in 2015 and only the second ever from Illinois.
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Illini track teams prepare for Big Ten Outdoor Championships
The Fighting Illini track and field teams are set to compete in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from May 10-12. The women's team aims for its first outdoor title since 2007, hoping to replicate their indoor success earlier this year. If successful, it would be the first time since 1995 that they win both titles in the same season.