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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

University of Iowa Junior Allison Wahrman throws the hammer during the first day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Friday, May 10, 2019. Wahrman placed twenty-first in the hammer throw at a distance of 166 10.

Iowa track athlete leads petition for NCAA eligibility

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

After the NCAA canceled all winter and spring championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa senior thrower Allison Wahrman created a petition on Change.org that called for student-athletes to gain...

Iowas Ryan Kriener looks to pass the ball past Illinois forward Kipper Nichols during a game on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Hawkeye student-athletes react to season cancellations

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 12, 2020

The NCAA and Big Ten's decision to cancel winter and spring sports for the remainder of the season has sent shock waves throughout the sports world. The student-athletes involved are at the center...

Fans leave the game after the mens basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

NCAA postseason events, Big Ten events canceled

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 is a day sports fans will not soon forget. The sports world seemed to stop spinning Thursday afternoon as NCAA announced that it would not conduct any of its postseason championships,...

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday evening that fans will not be granted entry to any of its remaining 2020 winter or spring events. Those granted access include student-athletes, coaches,...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Tausaga continues stellar senior season

Lucy Liautaud, Sports Reporter March 10, 2020

For the second year in a row, Iowa senior thrower Laulauga Tausaga was named the Midwest Regional Female Track Athlete of the Year by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Receiving...

University of Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence runs his leg of the 4x400m relay during the Hawkeye Invite at the UI Recreation Building on Jan. 11. He and the other members of the Iowa B relay finished in ninth place.

Opinion: Iowa track and field is not getting the respect it deserves

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 10, 2020

Over the past couple weeks, Kathleen Doyle, Spencer Lee, and Luka Garza have all been recognized by the Big Ten for being the best athlete in the conference in their sport. Tom Brands was also named...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Tausaga named Midwest Field Athlete of the Year

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2020

Hawkeye track and field senior Laulauga Tausaga has been named Midwest Regional Female Field Athlete of the Year by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The USTFCCCA...

University of Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence runs his leg of the 4x400m relay during the Hawkeye Invite at the UI Recreation Building on Jan. 11. He and the other members of the Iowa B relay finished in ninth place.

Lawrence rising star for Hawkeye track

Lucy Liautaud, Sports Reporter March 4, 2020

As Big Ten Indoor Championships concluded last Saturday, one thing was certain: Wayne Lawrence is a standout Hawkeye to watch out for. The transfer from South Dakota State is only in his second...

University of Iowa freshman Wayne Lawrence Jr. 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 11, 2019. Lawrence placed ninth in the 400 meter dash preliminaries.

Men’s track finishes second, women eighth at Big Ten Indoor Championships

Lucy Liautaud, Sports Reporter March 1, 2020

The Iowa track and field teams brought home five gold medals and placed highly in nearly every other event at the Big Ten Indoor Championships in Geneva, Ohio, over the weekend. The men’s team...

Iowa hurdler Jaylan McConico crosses the finish line of the men’s 60m hurdles during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on  Dec. 14, 2019.

Iowa track and field set to take on conference championships

Lucy Liautaud, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

Feeling confident seems to be the commonality between all of Iowa track’s athletes as the team goes into the major meet this weekend in Geneva, Ohio. After a successful indoor season across the board,...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Seniors Tausaga and McConico excel for Iowa track

Lucy Liautaud, Sports Reporter February 25, 2020

Iowa track and field has been dominant this season. Accolades have seemingly been handed to the Hawkeyes like candy. Last week, senior hurdler Jaylan McConico and senior thrower Laulauga Tausaga...

Iowa mid distance runner Lindsay Welker pushes down the home stretch of the women’s 600m run as teammate Mika Cox rounds the corner behind her during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

Iowa track and field closes indoor regular season

Lucy Liautaud, Sports Reporter February 23, 2020

For Iowa track and field, the focus is on the quickly approaching Big Ten Championships. Seven athletes, however, centered their focus last weekend on a meet in South Bend, Indiana, that provided a...

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