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Men and women open outdoor season with a strong impression

David Burish, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013

The outdoor season began for the men and women’s track team in La Crosse last Saturday with the women coming in second out of five teams and and the men out of seven. The men were lead by sophomore runner Thurgood Dennis, who finished first in the 400-meter dash with a time of 49.01 seconds. He also... Read more »

Barage of broken records

David Heiling, News Editor
March 14, 2013

The UW-Eau Claire men’s indoor track and field team accomplished a feat they had previously never achieved in a national tournament, winning two running events on their way to a third-place finish on the biggest of stages. The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference claimed the top-four finishes... Read more »

Five conference titles for indoor track and field

Brittni Straseske, Staff Writer
March 3, 2013

The men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams collectively captured five conference titles at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships Feb. 22 and 23 in Stevens Point. Overall, the men’s team placed third in the championships and the women’s team came in fourth. Aaron... Read more »

Quick hit: Five conference titles for indoor track and field teams

Brittni Straseske, Staff Writer
February 25, 2013

The men’s and women’s track and field teams collectively captured five conference titles at the WIAC championships Friday and Saturday in Stevens Point. Two of the five titles were secured by Thurgood Dennis. He won the 60 meter dash with a time of 6.79 seconds. He also came in first in the 200 meter... Read more »

Men’s track finds success, women win one

Steve Fruehauf
January 28, 2013

The UW-Eau Claire Men’s indoor track and field team claimed four victories at the Warren Bowlus Open Saturday at UW-Stout while the women’s team came away with one of their own. Cody Prince and Roger Steen, both sophomores, were two of the Blugold notables, winning the 600-meter run and shot put,... Read more »

Strong start for indoor track and field

Nate Beck, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013

The UW-Eau Claire women’s track and field started the indoor season on a high note, cruising to victory over UW-Stevens Point at the UW-Eau Claire Triangular Saturday in the McPhee Physical Education Center. Men’s track placed second, narrowly losing to UW-Platteville at their own indoor premier. The... Read more »

Conlin receives Merten Award

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Chris Reinoos, News Editor
October 17, 2012

UW-Eau Claire track and field assistant coach Paul Conlin said he does not coach to earn awards or get praise. But he does appreciate people taking notice of his contributions to the team. “It’s always nice to be recognized for your work and your efforts,” Conlin said. Conlin was this year’s... Read more »

Track teams spread out at three meets; men break two school records

Track and field

Spenser Bickett
April 30, 2012

Men The UW-Eau Claire men’s outdoor track and field team competed at meets in three different states this weekend, breaking two school records in the process. The majority of the Blugolds competed Saturday at the St. Mary’s Open in Winona, Minn., where team scores were not kept. Senior Joe Lilek... Read more »

Track and field finish in top 3 at WIAC championships

Brian Roberts
February 28, 2012

The UW-Eau Claire track and field teams competed in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend. The women finished second overall behind UW-Oshkosh, who went on to win their 13th consecutive WIAC title. The Blugold men finished third with... Read more »

Track teams prove strengths, moves up in rankings

Brian Roberts
February 15, 2012

The Men’s track and field team climbed up 10 spots from 17th to No. 7 in the nation this week. The women, now ranked No. 14 in the nation, moved up eight spots from 22nd. For the Blugolds, competing at the Brooks Classic hosted by UW-River Falls was another opportunity to show they have some of the... Read more »