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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

Lolo Jones, who ran unattached in the women’s 60-meter hurdles, flexes with a sign reading, “World Record,” during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. The 40-year-old Olympian set the fastest time ever recorded at her age for the 60-meter women’s hurdles with a time of 8.35. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Photos: 2023 Larry Wieczorek Invitational – day two

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director January 21, 2023

The Iowa track and field team hosted day two of the 2023 Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City on Saturday. The Iowa women’s team took home a team trophy for the Hawkeyes with 98 points while the...

Team USA and Nike’s Vashti Cunningham competes in the women’s high jump during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Cunningham’s best jump went 1.97 meters. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Photos: 2023 Larry Wieczorek Invitational – day one

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director January 20, 2023

Iowa track and field hosted the 2023 Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Friday in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes hosted colleges as well as athletes from around the world participating in the American Track League’s...

Brady Griebel of Northern Iowa races in the men’s 3000m during the 2023 Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022. Griebel placed 10th with a time of 8:56.72. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Photos: 2023 Hawkeye Invitational

Jerod Ringwald, Grace Smith, Matt Sindt, and Lillie Hawker January 15, 2023

Runners from Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals competed during the 2023 Hawkeye Invitational...

Iowa’s Jenoah Mckiver shows off his uniform after running the men’s 400-meter at the Hawkeye Invitational at the Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. McKiver ran a 46.26 to take first place.

Iowa men’s track and field standout Jenoah McKiver returns to competition at Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2023

After missing nine months with a hamstring injury, Iowa track and field two-time Big Ten Champion Jenoah McKiver returned to action at the Hawkeye Invitational Saturday at the Iowa Recreation Building.  The...

Iowa thrower Lanna Roach performs in the shot-put during day three of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Iowa women’s track and field senior Ianna Roach reflects on journey from Trinidad and Tobago to Iowa City

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter December 11, 2022

Ianna Roach was expecting just another normal drive home from secondary school with her parents when she was 15-year-old. Her mom and dad had questioned her repeatedly about whether she wanted to try...

Coach Chyna Davis speaks to the team during the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday Dec. 10, 2022.

New Iowa track and field assistant coach Chyna Davis wants balance effort from athletes

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter December 11, 2022

As the new Iowa track and field team assistant coach specializing in sprints and hurdles, Chyna Davis wants to continue to build healthy athlete-coach relationships that revolve around trust and well-being.  From...

Iowa’s Grant Conway races during the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday December 10th, 2022. Teams from Wisconsin, Western Illinois, and Northern Iowa also raced.

Photos: Jimmy Grant Invitational track and field

Nick Layeux and Matt Sindt December 11, 2022

The Jimmy Grant Invitational for track and field was held at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility and the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Many...

Iowa Director of Tack and Field and Cross Country Joey Woody looks on at the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday Dec. 10, 2022.

Iowa track and field opens indoor season at Jimmy Grant Invitational

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter December 10, 2022

The Iowa track and field team kicked off its 2022-2023 indoor season Saturday at the Jimmy Grant Invitational. Held at the Iowa Recreation Building, the Hawkeyes hosted full squads from Northern...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody watches action during the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Iowa hosted its only outdoor meet this season.

Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody receives contract extension through June 2027

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2022

Iowa director of track and field and cross country Joey Woody has received a contract extension through June 2027, Hawkeye athletic director Gary Barta announced Dec. 2. In his Hawkeye coaching...

Jun 10, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Stephen F. Austin jumps and multis coach Hadrien Choukroun reacts during the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field.

Iowa track and field assistant coach Hadrien Choukroun reflects on eye-opening journey to Iowa City.

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter November 15, 2022

The University of Iowa track and field team’s new assistant coach Hadrien Choukroun experienced an eye-opening journey to Iowa City. Choukroun was raised in Paris, France, before heading off...

Associate Head Coach Clive Roberts coaches from the sidelines before the Women’s 4x400m relay during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

University of Iowa to pay $125,000 in settlement with former track coach

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 10, 2022

The University of Iowa has reached a settlement with Clive Roberts — a former Hawkeye track and field coach. The deal was struck following his voluntary resignation on July 22. The UI will pay...

Iowas Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the womens shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Tausaga-Collins and Britt highlight current and former Hawkeyes at USATF Championships

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter June 30, 2022

Fifteen current and former Iowa athletes competed in the United States Track and Field Championships from June 23-26 in Eugene, Oregon. Former Iowa champion Laulauga Tausaga-Collins advanced to...

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