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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa sprinter Lasarah Hargrove competes in the 60-meter dash premier final during the Black and Gold Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Hargrove finished third in 7.51.

Iowa track and field wins Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 22, 2022

Iowa men’s and women’s track and field swept its competition this weekend at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational. The Hawkeyes played host to five programs on Friday and Saturday: Baylor, Northern...

Iowas James Carter Jr. jumps into sand during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Iowa ran the race with a time of 3:54.00. 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 teams set to host Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 20, 2022

The University of Iowa men’s and women’s track and field teams will host the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational this Friday and Saturday in Iowa City.  The event is the Hawkeyes’ last indoor...

Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads 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. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. 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 collects 15 titles at Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 15, 2022

After a near month-long hiatus, Iowa men’s and women’s track and field hosted the Hawkeye Invitational this weekend. The Hawkeyes welcomed 11 teams to Iowa’s indoor track facility. Iowa flexed...

Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads 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. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. 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.

Photos: 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track & field meet

Jerod Ringwald, Grace Smith, and Larry Phan January 15, 2022

The University of Iowa track and field team hosted the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Jan. 14, and Saturday, Jan. 15. Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College,...

Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, and Iowa alum Aaron Mallett compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. 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.

Iowa men’s track and field hurdler Jamal Britt primed for big 2021-22 campaign

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 14, 2021

Despite all the success he’s enjoyed during his time in the Black and Gold, senior hurdler Jamal Britt is still hungry for more. The three-time All-American posted a runner-up finish in the 60-meter...

Emma Gordon leads the women’s one-mile run early during the Jimmy Grant Invitational meet at the Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Members of Drake, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Iowa and Wisconsin were featured at the meet.

Photos: Jimmy Grant Invitational track & field meet

Gabby Drees and Braden Ersnt December 12, 2021

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes Track and Field team hosted teams consisting of Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Drake, Wisconsin and unattached competitors on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The teams competed...

University of Iowa weight throwers Nia Britt and Amanda Howe high five each other during the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Members Drake, Northern Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin were featured at the meet.

Iowa track and field competes in first meet of season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 12, 2021

Iowa men’s and women’s track and field kicked off the season on Saturday at the Jimmy Grant Invitational. Iowa played host to the Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, and Drake men and women, as well as...

Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, Iowa alum Aaron Mallett––who ran unattached––compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. 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.

Iowa track and field set for season-opener

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 10, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s track and field program will race into action for the first time in the 2021-22 season on Saturday. Iowa will play host to the Wisconsin and Drake men’s and women’s...

A shot put sits at a throwers feet at the Musco Twilight Invitational at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes won 10 events during the meet. The Iowa women ranked first with 183 points, and the men ranked fifth 76 points.

Iowa track and field names Ray Robinson new throws coach

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 7, 2021

Iowa track and field named Ray Robinson the new Hawkeye throws coach, Iowa Athletics announced Wednesday. Robinson spent 11 years as the associate head track and field coach at Division II Tiffin...

Iowas Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowas men and womens track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

The Daily Iowan names Laulauga Tausaga Co-Female Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 30, 2021

Laulauga Tausaga’s Hawkeye career was supposed to end in 2020. After the pandemic cut short what was initially thought to be her final campaign as a thrower for the Iowa track and field team last...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody holds the trophy for first place after the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Iowa placed first in the meet.

The Daily Iowan names Iowa track and field director Joey Woody 2020-21 Coach of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 30, 2021

The Hawkeye track and field program had to adjust to a multitude of changes in the 2020-21 season. First, the Big Ten postponed all 2020 fall sports to spring 2021. As many athletes compete in cross...

Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, Iowa alum Aaron Mallett––who ran unattached––compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. 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.

Former Hawkeye track athlete Aaron Mallet to compete for an Olympic spot

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 23, 2021

Former Iowa track and field athlete Aaron Mallett will attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympics at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, this week. Mallet,...

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