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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

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Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence Jr. anchors the 4x400m relay premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Lawrence ran a split of 45.685, rounding out a victory for the Iowa ‘A’ team with a total time of 3:09.58. 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 prepares for two weekend meets

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter February 11, 2021

After yet another successful meet last weekend at the Husker Quad, Iowa track and field is hoping to continue its hot streak as a split squad this weekend with some Hawkeyes traveling to Geneva, Ohio,...

Photo of Kelli Tosic. Contributed.

Freshmen break out as stars for Iowa cross country

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter February 3, 2021

A select number of Hawkeye runners competed at the Big Ten Cross Country Championships in Shelbyville, Indiana, on Jan. 30. The majority of the Hawkeyes that participated in the meet were freshmen,...

Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence Jr. leads the pack in the 400m dash premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Lawrence won with a time of 46.28. 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.

Photos: Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Jenna Galligan, Projects Videographer January 23, 2021

University of Iowa Sophomore, Aly Weum, competes in the 400 meter dash preliminaries during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May, 2019. Weum placed tenth in the 400 meter dash preliminaries.

Weum powers through uncertainty

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter December 10, 2020

In what might be her last season as a Hawkeye runner, senior Aly Weum has gone through her most atypical year so far. On Aug. 11, the Big Ten Conference postponed all fall sports to the spring....

Photo of Marissa Mueller. Contributed.

Iowa Track and Field’s Marissa Mueller awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2020

Every high-level athlete has reached “the zone” at least once in their sporting lives. Iowa javelin thrower Marissa Mueller entered that zone on Nov. 21, but she wasn’t competing on the infield....

Iowa distance runner Gabby Skopec competes in the women’s 3000m run during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020. Skopec earned second with a time of 10:10.25.

Senior Gabby Skopec reflects on past seasons as a Hawkeye runner

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter November 10, 2020

This season has definitely not been what senior Gabby Skopec had in mind for her last year as a Hawkeye runner. The Big Ten Conference voted to postpone all fall sports to a later date on Aug. 11...

The women’s 4k begins at the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. Iowa State senior Abby Caldwell went on to win the race with a time of 14:02.0. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Sophomore runner Leah Kralovetz reflects on this fall’s postponed cross country season

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter October 7, 2020

Runner Leah Kralovetz made her mark on the cross-country team very early last season. As a freshman, she quickly became a star. She is a leader at both group practices and meets and Kralovetz continues...

Iowas Aaron Mallett clears a hurdle alongside teammate Chris Douglas 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.

Aaron Mallett finishes first at prestigious meet

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2020

Former Iowa track star Aaron Mallett arrived in Doha, Qatar, six days before running the 110m hurdles in the final Diamond League meet of 2020 on Sept. 25. Mallett felt good on the meet date, ready...

The Iowa men’s team huddle up before starting the 6k during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Max Murphy ready to shine for Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor September 27, 2020

Max Murphy won the Iowa Class 4A state cross country meet by two-tenths of a second Last November, representing Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Before becoming a member of the Iowa...

Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody coaches from the infield during the 4x400m relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Jan. 18, 2020.

Incoming Hawkeye track and field recruiting class provides depth to already strong program

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 29, 2020

The 2021 season is set to be a big one for the Iowa men’s track and field team as it looks to defend its Big Ten outdoor title and capture the program’s first Big Ten Indoor Championship since...

Iowa freshman Addie Swanson catches her breath after the womens 400 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Swanson finished third in the event with the time of 1:02.23. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field’s Jason and Kate Wakenight join Team USA for 2021 World Games

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 24, 2020

Iowa track and field assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Jason Wakenight has been named Team USA Sprint/Hurdles/Relays coach for the World University Games in China for Summer 2021. Iowa's director...

Antonio Woodward and Raymonte Dow make an exchange in the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Their relay team finished second in the heat. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field program’s ‘Speak Your Truth’ diversity committee looks to make Iowa City more inclusive

Jordan Winke, Sports Reporter July 22, 2020

The Iowa track and field program announced in June the creation of a diversity committee to address racial injustice. The “Speak Your Truth” committee is co-chaired by seniors Laulauga Tausaga...

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