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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

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From left: Iowa's Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota State's Alexis Smith, and Iowa's Jenny Kimbro compete in the women's 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

Iowa hurdlers jump over competition

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 8, 2019

The Iowa track and field program has brought home the hardware and earned national recognition all season long. The women reached their highest ranking ever in the coaches’ poll, and the men have been...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowa's men and women's track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tausaga continues record-breaking season at Sun Angel Classic

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Iowa track and field traveled to Arizona for the second time this outdoor season to compete at the Sun Angel Classic. The Hawkeyes, in particular, a junior thrower with a habit of breaking records,...

Iowa's Collin Hofacker and other racers round a corner during the last heat of the 400 meter dash at the Black and Gold Premier on Jan. 27, 2018. Collin placed third with a time of 47.94.

Multitalented Hofacker continues to make strides for Iowa track

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 4, 2019

To be the best in track and field, you have to go up against the best. That’s what Iowa had in mind, at least, when competing at the Florida Relays March 28-30. Hosted by the No. 3 Gators, the Florida...

Iowa’s Chris Douglas finishes first in the 200 meters during the 19th-annual Musco Twilight meet at the Cretzmeyer Track on April 12, 2018.

Iowa track and field senior doubles as an intern at Google

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 3, 2019

The end of a school year means a lot of things for college students. Summer vacation offers a more relaxed period in which some of the stresses from the academic year can be left behind. Summer can bring...

Iowa's Collin Hofacker finishes the final stretch of the mens' 4x400 meter relay during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Iowa placed first in the event with a time of 3:08.67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track builds on strong outdoor campaign

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

Iowa track and field had a busy weekend to say the least. Competing in two meets on opposite sides of the country, the Hawkeyes proved one thing: They were ready to compete. Both the Florida Relays...

Competitors line up during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

Hawkeye field athletes get off to a hot start in outdoor season

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 28, 2019

The outdoor track and field season offers a change of scenery for athletes after a long indoor campaign. Different circumstances and events can lead some teams to adjust slowly going into the new season,...

Iowa track and field athletes head toward the finish line during Musco Twilight on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Hawkeye track’s Bartley brings speed from Jamaica to Iowa City

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

The 2019 track and field indoor season was quite an eventful one for Iowa’s Karayme Bartley. After redshirting his first season with the Hawkeyes, he came out of the gates full speed in his junior year. Bartley...

Iowa's Chris Douglas, right, competes for first in the men's 110 meter hurdles during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Douglas finished first with a time of 14.03. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye track starts outdoor season strong in Tempe

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 17, 2019

While it may have been competing a time zone away, Iowa track and field found itself right at home to begin the outdoor season. At the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Tempe, Arizona, the Hawkeyes took...

Iowa's Briana Guillory participates in the Women's 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13.

Guillory leads Iowa track into outdoor season

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 15, 2019

Briana Guillory’s résumé speaks for itself, and what it says is rather impressive. An eight-time All-American and a Big Ten champion, Guillory has had success from the moment she put on the Black...

From left: Iowa's DeJuan Frye, Collin Hofacker, Mar'Yea Harris, and Chris Thompson rehydrate following their victory in the men's 4x400 meter relay during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Hawkeye track’s Lawrence looks forward to outdoor season

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 13, 2019

The outdoor track & field season carries of high expectations for Iowa. The Outdoor Big Ten Championships will be held at the Cretzmeyer Track, adding to the motivation each Hawkeye has. Throughout...

Iowa senior Sheridan Champe finishes first in the Women's 200 Meter Dash during the Hawkeye Invitational indoor track meet at the Campus Recreation Building on Satuday, Jan. 13, 2017.

Iowa track completes an eventful indoor season

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 13, 2019

The indoor track & field season has come to a close. Iowa went through one of the most eventful seasons in program history, seeing records fall and new standards set. Both the men’s and women’s...

Iowa freshman Laulauga Tausaga attempts a throw during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Eight track Hawks earn first team All-American honors

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

After an up-and-down first day at NCAA Indoor Championships, the Iowa track and field team rebounded and earned a variety of honors on Day 2. Eight athletes earned first-team All-American honors, tying...