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 sets three records at PNC Bank Classic
The Western Illinois indoor track and field team had a notable performance at the PNC Bank Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. Three school records were broken during the event.
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Western Illinois competes at PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
The Western Illinois track and field teams are set to compete in the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will begin with field events at 9 a.m., followed by track events at 10 a.m.
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Burmeister leads Western Illinois track team at Larry Wieczorek Invitational
Several personal records and top-10 program performances marked the Western Illinois track and field team's showing at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City. This event was the Leathernecks' first competition in over a month.
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Leathernecks track team resumes season at Larry Wieczorek Invitational
The Western Illinois indoor track and field team is set to resume its season this weekend at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City. The team last competed over a month ago at the Jimmy Grant Invitational on December 9.
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Adams sets records as Western Illinois excels at Jimmy Grant Invitational
Western Illinois University had a successful day at the Jimmy Grant Invitational in Iowa City, with standout performances from its track and field athletes. Aliyah Adams led the team by setting two new records for the Leathernecks. She broke Penny Sellers' 40-year-old record in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.64 seconds and set a new program mark in the long jump with a leap of 6.1 meters.
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Western Illinois track teams head to Jimmy Grant Invitational
The Western Illinois University men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the Jimmy Grant Invitational on Saturday. The event will take place at the University of Iowa Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City. Teams from Iowa, Wisconsin, Truman, and several club squads will also participate.
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Western Illinois track teams excel at Purdue Northwest Collegiate Invitational
The Western Illinois University (WIU) men's and women's indoor track and field teams began their season with notable performances at the Purdue Northwest Collegiate Invitational in Chicago. The Leathernecks secured first place in five events, showcasing their competitive edge.
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Leatherneck track team starts new season aiming for OVC title
Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, Trey Brokaw, has unveiled the 2023-24 indoor track and field schedule for the Leathernecks. The team will commence their season this Friday at the newly constructed Gately facility in Chicago. Following this, they will participate in the Jimmy Grant Invitational on December 9, hosted by the University of Iowa. The remainder of their indoor competitions is scheduled post-winter break in mid-January 2024.
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Lucas Burmeister qualifies for USA under-20 track & field championships
During the 2022-2023 academic year, Western Illinois University's track and field program saw several athletes break long-standing records. Notably, Logan Lommel and Paulina Wuestefeld set new benchmarks in cross country, while freshman Arnie Grunert excelled in pole vaulting. Additionally, Toriano Tate received accolades at the Summit League indoor conference championships.
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Western Illinois looks ahead after Brown's NCAA Regionals performance
Western Illinois University's Richard Brown concluded his season at the NCAA West Regional Qualifier, competing in the 800 meters and securing 43rd place overall. Although he did not advance to the next round, the Leatherneck track and field team remains optimistic about their progress this season.
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Richard Brown competes for Western Illinois at NCAA West Regional
The Western Illinois men's track and field team will have representation at the NCAA West Regional Championships this week in Sacramento, courtesy of Richard Brown. Brown is set to compete in the 800 meters with the aim of qualifying for the NCAA Division-I National Championships scheduled for June 7-10, 2023, in Austin, Texas. This marks a return for Brown to the meet where he previously competed as a freshman in 2021.
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Summit League honors track and field athletes with All-League recognition
The Summit League announced the 2023 Outdoor Track and Field Most Outstanding Performers of the Championships and recognized 117 athletes on the All-League team. Among those honored were Western Illinois' Toriano Tate and Alessandro Belluz for their notable performances.
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Western Illinois concludes Summit League tenure with strong showing
The Western Illinois track and field teams concluded their participation in the Summit League Championships this past weekend, marking their final appearance before transitioning to the Ohio Valley Conference next season. The men's team secured a fifth-place finish overall, while the women's team finished seventh. The Leathernecks' standout performances came from the horizontal jumps, with Toriano Tate winning the long jump and Alessandro Belluz earning silver in both the long and triple jumps.
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Western Illinois competes at Summit League Track & Field Championships
The Western Illinois track and field teams are traveling to Fargo, North Dakota, for the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships scheduled from May 11 to 13, 2023. The Leathernecks will participate in 33 of the 42 events, an increase from last year's participation in 19 events.
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Lommel breaks Western Illinois' long-standing school record at Iowa State meet
The Western Illinois track and field teams participated in the Iowa State Alumni Meet, where junior Logan Lommel broke the school's 1500-meter record with a time of 3:48.31. The previous record was set at 3:49.85 by Jeff Reed in 1992. This achievement adds to Lommel's collection of four individual school records and six total, including relay records.