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Loras' Patrick Mikel takes off from his mark during the 400m dash at the Black and Gold Premier on Jan. 27, 2018. The track and field team will head to Notre Dame this weekend for the Alex Wilson Invitational. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Track gears up for final regular-season meet

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The top Hawkeyes won’t run at Notre Dame this weekend, giving the younger athletes a chance to shine.
Iowa's Ryan Dorman participates in the Men's 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Dorman went on to finish first with a time of 1:21:93. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa has one more chance to stay on track before Big Tens

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Iowa wants big performances in each event to prepare for the Big Tens Indoor Championships on Feb. 23-24.
Iowa's Mar'Yea Harris pumps up the Iowa Track and Field squad during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet at the Campus Recreation Building on Jan. 20. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Two successful meets in the books for Hawkeye track and field

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 12, 2018
Two big meets for Iowa track and field add more personal reconrds and shuffling in the program’s top marks.
Iowa's Sheridan Champe, Brittany Brown, Briana Guillory, and Sarah Flock prepare for the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Track splits for pair of meets

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 9, 2018
After taking leading the Big Ten in a handful of events, Iowa turns its focus to a pair of meets – the Iowa State Classic and the Tyson Invitational.
On the Bench: UI tracksters discuss the season with the DI

On the Bench: UI tracksters discuss the season with the DI

February 7, 2018

The Daily Iowan is proud to announce its new sports video podcast: On The Bench. In this episode, the team sits down with track stars Mar'Yea Harris, Briana Guillory, and Brittany Brown, discussing topics...

Iowa's Mar'Yea Harris crosses the finish line during the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. Harris anchored the Hawkeyes relay team to a victory with a 45.599 split.

Hawkeye tracksters have some of the best performances in Big Ten

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 7, 2018
The biggest meets of the season are yet to come for the Iowa tracksters, but the Hawkeyes have fashioned some of the best performances in the conference.
Laulaga Tausaga shoulders the shotput during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Laulaga finished fifth overall in the meet. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Track and field’s weekend full of personal records

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 5, 2018
Hawkeye track and field split up for two meets this past weekend, but the results followed suit with the season’s results so far.
Iowa's Mar'Yea Harris pumps up the Iowa Track and Field squad during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet at the Campus Recreation Building on Jan. 20. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Track ready for second half of indoor season

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] January 31, 2018
Iowa has three home meets under its belt, but the hard part of the schedule is on the horizon.
Northern Illinois' Courtney Sockwell races against Barton County's Roberson, Darling, and Straker during the 200 meter dash at the Black and Gold Premier on Jan. 27, 2018. Sockwell placed third in her heat and 14th overall with a time of 25.94. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Track shines in front of Recreation Building crowd

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Iowa’s track and field team kept its hot starts going at the Black and Gold Premier, as numerous athletes set personal-best marks.
Iowa's Josh Braverman competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Solid all-around efforts lift tracksters at final home meet

January 27, 2018

The Iowa track and field team had its third and final home meet on Jan. 26-27 in the Recreation Building and the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Comples (throwers). The Black and Gold Premier hosted competitors...

Iowa's Josh Braverman competes during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Track eyes continuing success

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] January 26, 2018
After a successful Larry Wieczorek Invitational, Iowa’s track and field teams intend to continue their upward trend in the last home meet of the season.
Iowa's Mar'yea Harris crosses the finish line during the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2017. Harris anchored the Hawkeyes relay team to a victory with a 45.599 split.

Looking closer at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational

January 23, 2018
From the athletes’ performances to the atmosphere, the Larry Wieczorek Invitational was one to remember.