Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Track & Field
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Track & Field
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Western Illinois track team excels at Fighting Illini Open
The Western Illinois Track and Field team showcased notable performances at the Fighting Illini Open in Champaign, Illinois.
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Arnie Grunert earns honorable mention All-American at NCAA meet
Western Illinois University pole vaulter Arnie Grunert concluded his season at the NCAA National Outdoor Meet in Eugene, Oregon. Grunert tied for 17th place, earning him an Honorable Mention All-American accolade.
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WIU's Arnie Grunert prepares for NCAA Outdoor National Meet
Western Illinois University pole vaulter Arnie Grunert is set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor National Meet in Eugene, Oregon. The event will take place on Wednesday night, with the pole vault scheduled for 7 p.m. Central time. Fans can watch the meet on ESPN+.
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Leatherneck athletes conclude season at NCAA West Region meet
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – Renee Raglin and Aliyah Adams concluded their seasons at the NCAA West Region Outdoor Track and Field Meet. Both athletes had significant performances over the weekend.
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Arnie Grunert qualifies for NCAA Championship with record-breaking pole vault
Western Illinois University's pole vaulter, Arnie Grunert, achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday night by qualifying for the NCAA National Meet in Eugene, Oregon, scheduled for June 5. The sophomore not only set a new school record but also became the first male athlete from WIU to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in pole vaulting.
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Western Illinois athletes aim for NCAA Championships qualification
For four athletes from Western Illinois University, the track and field season continues as they head to the NCAA West Region First Round in Fayetteville, Arkansas. These athletes are among those who ranked in the top 48 of their respective events, earning them a chance to compete further. The top 12 times or marks, along with the best 12 relay teams from both East and West First Rounds, will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon next week.
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Four Western Illinois athletes qualify for NCAA West Region Meet
The Western Illinois track and field program received positive news as four of its student-athletes have qualified for the NCAA West Region Meet scheduled from May 22-25 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The athletes who have secured their spots are Arnie Grunert (pole vault), Toriano Tate (long jump), Aliyah Adams (triple jump), and Renee Raglin (long jump).
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Western Illinois track teams prepare for OVC Outdoor Meet debut
The Western Illinois University track and field teams are set to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outdoor Meet this week. The event will take place at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. This marks the Leathernecks' debut at the OVC Outdoor Meet, where they aim to achieve strong performances both individually and as a team.
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Leathernecks conclude regular season strong at Iowa State Alumni Open
Western Illinois University's track and field team closed out their regular season at the Iowa State Alumni Open in Ames, Iowa. The Leathernecks showcased strong performances across various events.
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Western Illinois track teams prepare for Iowa State Alumni Open
The Western Illinois University men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete at the Iowa State Alumni Open this Friday. This event marks their final competition before the Ohio Valley Conference Meet scheduled for May 9-11 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
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Arnie Grunert sets WIU record and earns OVC male athlete honor
Breaking school records is not new for Western Illinois pole vaulter Arnie Grunert. At the recent Iowa Musco Twilight, Grunert made a significant impression on Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) track and field followers and NCAA Division I fans by setting another record for Western Illinois University (WIU).
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Western Illinois University prepares for competition at Drake Relays
Western Illinois University's men's and women's outdoor track and field teams are set to compete in the prestigious Drake Relays this week. The events, taking place from Wednesday to Saturday, will see Leatherneck athletes participating in 16 entries for women and 12 for men.
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Western Illinois shines at Iowa Musco Twilight Invitational
Western Illinois athletes participated in the Iowa Musco Twilight Invitational, with notable performances across various events. Pole vaulter Arnie Grunert excelled by setting a new school record with a vault of 17 feet, 4.5 inches, surpassing his previous record by 9.25 inches. This achievement ranks as the 24th-best performance in NCAA men's Division Track and Field this season.
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Western Illinois track teams to compete at Musco Twilight Meet
The Western Illinois University men's and women's track teams are set to compete at the Musco Twilight Meet in Iowa City this weekend. The hammer throw event is scheduled for Friday, with the remainder of the meet occurring on Saturday.
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Western Illinois track team breaks records at SIUE Cougar Classic
Western Illinois University's track and field teams made significant strides at the SIUE Cougar Classic in Edwardsville. Both men's and women's teams delivered noteworthy performances, breaking records and achieving qualifying marks for NCAA Regional competitions.
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Western Illinois track teams gear up for SIUE Cougar Classic after strong season start
The Western Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the Cougar Classic at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) this Saturday. The event will see field events commencing at 11 a.m., followed by track events at noon.
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Lommel sets new record, earns OVC Male Co-Track Athlete of the Week
Logan Lommel made a notable impact in his spring season debut for the Western Illinois University (WIU) track and field team. Competing at the WashU Distance Carnival, Lommel set a new school record in the 3000-meter steeplechase, finishing with a time of 8:58.10. This achievement surpassed his previous record from last year.
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Western Illinois opens outdoor track season strong across multiple meets
The Western Illinois University (WIU) track and field team began their outdoor season with notable performances in two separate meets. Following a successful indoor season, the team continued to show strength and determination.
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Western Illinois track teams kick off outdoor season with dual meets
The Western Illinois University men's and women's track teams are set to begin their outdoor season with two meets this week. The Leatherneck distance specialists will participate in the Washington Distance Carnival at Washington University in St. Louis on Wednesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, the rest of the team will compete at the Redbird Challenge hosted by Illinois State on Saturday.
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Adams leads Western Illinois track teams to success at OVC Indoor Meet
Western Illinois University's indoor track and field teams had a notable performance at the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Meet in Birmingham, Alabama. This marked their first participation in the event, and they achieved significant milestones, including new school records.