Demirjian Park | University of Illinois Fighting Illini
Demirjian Park | University of Illinois Fighting Illini
The Illinois track and field team has made adjustments to its 2025 outdoor schedule. As announced by Petros Kyprianou, the director of track, field, and cross country, a new event will be added to their lineup. The team will now participate in the 44 Farms Invitational hosted by Texas A&M on April 11-12 in College Station, Texas. Due to this addition, the team will not attend the 65th Annual Mt. SAC Relays scheduled for April 16-17 in Walnut, California.
Kyprianou stated, "Director of track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced an update to the 2025 outdoor schedule on Thursday (March 27). The Orange and Blue added a meet to their schedule, the 44 Farms Invitational hosted by Texas A&M on April 11-12 in College Station, Texas. With this addition, the team will no longer be heading to the 65th Annual Mt. SAC Relays on April 16-17 in Walnut Calif."
The decision impacts the team's competitive path, redirecting focus to the upcoming event hosted by Texas A&M. This strategic change is a notable move in the team's 2025 competitive journey.