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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Beckmon sets records at Fighting Illini Tune-Up
Sophia Beckmon, a freshman long jumper, achieved an Olympic standard long jump of 6.86 meters at the Fighting Illini Tune-Up in Champaign, Illinois. This performance broke records for the Big Ten, Illinois, and Demirjian Park while tying the United States Under-20 national record. Her teammate Tacoria Humphrey also impressed with a leap of 6.81 meters.
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Simpson leads Illinois team at Drake Relays' final day
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams concluded their participation in the Drake Relays on Saturday, April 27. Graduate student Amber Simpson secured a win in the champion division hammer throw with a distance of 66.29 meters.
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Illinois athletes perform well at Drake Relays
The Illinois women's field team participated in the first day of the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. Junior Tori Thomas secured second place in the pole vault champion division by matching her season-best mark of 4.37 meters (14-4). This performance is the program's second-best outdoor vault, a feat she initially achieved at the Gary Wieneke Memorial on April 13.
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Illinois field athletes head to Drake Relays aiming for strong performances
The Illinois men's and women's field athletes are preparing for the upcoming Drake Relays, scheduled to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 26-27. A select group of nine athletes will represent the University of Illinois at this event.
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Yeboah shines as Illinois competes at Mt. SAC Relays
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams concluded their participation in the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays on Saturday, April 20, in Walnut, California. The event saw notable performances from several athletes.
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Illinois athletes shine at Mt. SAC Relays; Hill clocks third-fastest school time
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams participated in the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Walnut, California. Junior Halle Hill made a significant improvement in her performance by clocking a time of 4:15.86 in the 1500m race, which placed her third on the school's leaderboard for this event. This was an improvement of over five seconds from her previous best time of 4:20.99, earning her fifth place in the elite section.
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Illinois track team heads to Mt. SAC Relays after record-breaking performances
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the 64th annual Mt. SAC Relays, taking place from April 17-20 at the Mt. SAC Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, California.
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Illinois athletes participate in Big Ten advisory committee meeting
Two Illinois student-athletes, Abby Lynch and Adalia McKenzie, participated in the 2024 Big Ten Spring Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meeting held on April 10 in Rosemont, Illinois. This event brought together student-athletes from all current and incoming member institutions of the Big Ten Conference.
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Humphrey sets national lead as Illini excel at Gary Wieneke Memorial
Junior Tacoria Humphrey achieved a remarkable feat at the second annual Gary Wieneke Memorial in Champaign, Illinois, by setting new records in the women's long jump. Humphrey's leap of 6.73 meters not only broke the program and Demirjian Track records but also placed her at the top nationally.
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Illini track and field hosts second annual Gary Wieneke Memorial
The Fighting Illini track and field teams are gearing up for their first home meet of the outdoor season, the Gary Wieneke Memorial. The event will take place on Saturday, April 13, at Demirjian Park in Champaign, Illinois. Field events are scheduled to start at 11 a.m., with track events commencing at noon. Attendees can enjoy live music by Sojourn Rocs from noon until 3 p.m.
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Sajdokova breaks school high jump record at Florida Relays
The Illinois track and field teams concluded their participation in the Florida Relays with notable performances. Junior Bara Sajdokova made a strong debut in her outdoor season, winning the high jump with a leap of 1.90 meters (6-2 3/4). This jump broke a 31-year-old school record previously held by Carmel Corbett at 1.86 meters (6-1 1/4) set in 1993. Sajdokova's performance places her second nationally for the year.
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Track and field athletes excel at Florida Relays
The men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Florida Relays, completing the first day of events on March 29. Junior Kam Garrett marked his outdoor season debut with a fourth-place finish in the high jump, achieving a clearance of 2.16 meters (7-1), which stands as the program's fourth-highest mark. This jump ranks eighth nationally for the 2024 outdoor season.
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Illinois track teams head to Florida Relays after strong performances
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are preparing for their second outdoor meet of the season at the Florida Relays, scheduled for March 29-30 in Gainesville, Florida. The event will take place at James G. Pressly Stadium.
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Illinois athletes achieve top marks at Hurricane Invitational
The Illinois track and field teams concluded their first outdoor meet of the season at the Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida. Junior Jackson Marseille achieved a high jump of 2.14 meters, securing third place and marking the fourth-best jump in program history. Graduate student Taylor Beard was runner-up in the women's high jump with a mark of 1.77 meters, placing her eighth in the program's records.
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Illinois track team excels on day one at Hurricane Invitational
The Illinois track and field teams concluded the first day of the Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida, with several notable performances. Freshman Cody Johnston secured his first outdoor season pole vault victory, achieving a mark of 5.50m (18-0 1/2), which ranks fourth in the program's history and is currently the leading national mark for 2024.
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Petros Kyprianou earns Midwest region women's coach of year honor
The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced its regional indoor season honors for 2024. Petros Kyprianou, Director of Track, Field, and Cross Country at the University of Illinois, has been named the Midwest Region Women's Coach of the Year. This marks his second year leading the Illinois track and field programs.
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Illinois track teams begin outdoor season at Hurricane Invitational
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are set to commence their outdoor season at the Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida, from March 15-16. This event marks the beginning of a new chapter following their recent indoor season.
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Illini athletes shine at NCAA Indoor Championships
The Fighting Illini men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up their participation in the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 9, at the TRACK at New Balance in Boston. Senior Aiden Ouimet achieved a fourth-place finish in the heptathlon with 5,997 points, earning All-America honors. This marks a notable achievement for Ouimet and the Illini.
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Illini athletes earn First-Team All-America honors at NCAA Indoor Championships
The Fighting Illini track and field teams continued their participation in the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 8, 2024. Junior Tori Thomas and freshman Elizabeth Ndudi achieved First-Team All-America status.
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Illinois athletes finish day one of NCAA Indoor Championships
Two athletes from Illinois, senior Tyler Sudduth and graduate student Amber Simpson, represented their respective teams in the weight throw event at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Thursday. Competing for the No. 22 men's and No. 16 women's field teams, both athletes secured 13th place finishes.