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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Aug 6, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Brittany Brown (USA) celebrates her third place finish in the women's 200m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Brittany Brown’s underdog campaign runs from California roots to Olympic bronze

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer September 24, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown’s career has been defined by an underdog status. That same underdog won bronze in the women’s 200-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA’s...

Iowa runner Brittany Brown celebrates after the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks in the Olympics | Brown wins semifinal heat, looks for gold tomorrow

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 5, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown qualified for the women’s 200-meter dash final on Tuesday after winning semifinal three on Monday in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Brown, representing the U.S....

Iowa runner Brittany Brown crosses the finish line in the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks in the Olympics | Brown advances in women’s 200-meter dash

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 4, 2024

Former Hawkeye sprinter Brittany Brown earned her spot in the women's 200-meter dash semifinal tomorrow upon winning the fifth heat of round one in the Paris Olympics today. The Claremont, California,...

Iowa’s Austin West runs in the men’s 60-meter hurdles prelim during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. West qualified for the finals after running 8.04 seconds. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Hawkeye multi-event athlete Austin West embraces coaching role in fellow West High hurdler’s journey to state title

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 23, 2024

His two feet planted on the rough track, the legs above them warm but not fully regenerated after a grueling long jump competition, the last two years culminated in this moment.  A series of hurdles...

Iowa second-year javelin thrower Mike Stein preparing for Olympic Trials

Iowa second-year javelin thrower Mike Stein preparing for Olympic Trials

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor June 18, 2024

The 2024 Summer Olympics are right around the corner, and Hawkeye javelin thrower Mike Stein is in search of the opportunity of a lifetime. Athletes continue their rigorous training sessions with...

Iowa’s Austin West competes in the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. West completed the race with a time of 8.20 seconds. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Iowa track and field finishes outdoor season with four All-Americans despite West’s withdrawal

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor June 9, 2024

The Iowa track and field program concluded its 2024 outdoor season with four All-Americans and one disappointing finish at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, over...

Iowa’s Kalen Walker smiles after setting a meet and personal record time of 6.59 in the men’s 60-meter dash during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

Sprinter Kalen Walker’s home stretch as a Hawkeye

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter May 7, 2024

Before walking the University of Iowa graduation stage in May, fourth-year sprinter Kalen Walker took the biggest stage in college track and field: the NCAA Championships. Walker is the second fastest...

Iowa mid distance runner Clare Pitcher leads a pack with teammate Alli Bookin-Nosbisch close behind in the 800m run premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Pitcher and Bookin-Nosbisch finished sixth (2:12.74) and seventh (2:12.90), respectively. Iowa’s Mallory King won the race with a time of 2:06.00. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Q&A | Iowa fourth-year mid-distance runner Clare Pitcher talks Drake Relays

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter May 2, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is the most rewarding aspect of Track and Field? Clare Pitcher: Getting to see all the hard work pay off. We are in season all year, so it can be taxing on our bodies. Once we...

Public address announcer, Mike Jay announces during a high school track and field meet at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Voice of Iowa track and field announces ‘Weekend Warrior’ event

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter May 1, 2024

In 1990, the University of Iowa hosted the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships. With no one to announce the biggest meet of the season, all eyes fell on Mike Jay out of Columbus Junction,...

Iowa’s Lizzie Korczak competes in the Javelin during the first rounds of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa track and field’s Lizzy Korczak embarks on a journey with the javelin

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 30, 2024

 In the middle of a game of rounders — the European version of softball — Lizzy Korczak was recruited to throw on a middle school track and field team. About a decade later, the University of...

Iowa’s Paige Magee competes in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Iowa track and field braves the storm, claims more lifetime bests in split across the country

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 28, 2024

The Iowa track and field program persevered through storm delays to compete in three meets over the weekend in split up across the country to the Desert Heat Classic in Tucson, Arizona; Drake Relays...

Iowa’s Brayden Burnett warms up during a practice outside the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Q&A | Iowa second-year track and field distance runner Brayden Burnett

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 23, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite thing about track and field? Brayden Burnett: I would say the comradery across different groups. From the throwers to the long-distance guys, the energy in the...