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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
Chris Werner

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor

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Chris Werner is the Assistant Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior double majoring in journalism and sport studies. Chris, originally from Evanston, Illinois,  joined the staff in fall 2019 and has covered over a dozen Hawkeye sports. He has also served as a digital producer and member of the DI’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.

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Iowa midfielder Sofie Stribos runs with the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Field hockey falls to North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2019
Iowa players celebrate their victory during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 2-1.

Iowa field hockey hangs on to beat Duke in NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2019
Iowa forward Maddy Murphy passes the ball during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Field hockey out for revenge against Duke

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2019
Iowa midfielder Katie Birch looks to pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Strong, steady defense lifts Iowa field hockey as it heads to NCAA tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2019
Iowa’s Aleksandra Olesiak competes in the 200 Breaststroke during a swim meet at the CRWC between Iowa and Rutgers on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Olesiak finished first with a time of 2:18.85.

Iowa women’s swim/dive gets impressive dual meet win ahead of mid-season invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2019
UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Iowa women’s swim/dive downs Rutgers in dominant fashion

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2019
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives the ball during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53.

Doyle reaches 1,000 career points in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2019
University of Iowa swimmers cheer as their teammates compete in the Men’s 200 Freestyle during a swim meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the CRWC on Oct. 26. Iowa’s Aleksey Tarasenko won the event with a time of 44.21.

Women’s swimming and diving to host Rutgers in Big Ten dual

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2019
UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

English tandem leads women’s swim/dive to success

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2019
Iowa swimmer Hannah Burvill rests after finishing her race during the Hawkeye Invitational swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday Nov. 15, 2018.

Iowa swim/dive teams fall against ranked Big Ten competition

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2019
Iowa swimmer Forrest White prepares for his race during the Northwestern/Wisconsin swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The men's swimming and diving team defeated the Badgers, 164-136, and the Wildcats, 194-106. The women's swimming and diving team fell to the Badgers, 191-109, and the Wildcats, 178-122.

Iowa swim/dive faces off against Michigan, Indiana this weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2019
Iowa’s Taylor Hartley competes in the Women’s 1000 Freestyle during a swim meet between The University of Iowa and The University of Minnesota at the CRWC on October 26, 2019. Iowa’s Men’s team won against Minnesota 156-144 while Iowa’s Women’s team lost 157-143.

Swim/dive uses dual meets to prepare for postseason competition

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2019
Iowa's Joe Myhre (JR) prepares to swim 50 freestyle during the second day of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the CRWC on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Iowa splits with Minnesota in second Big Ten dual meet

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2019
Michigan State coach and swimmer cheer on teammates at the swim meet on Friday, October 4. The Iowa men won over Michigan State, 180 to 112. The Iowa women won over Michigan State 183 to 113. The women also won over Northern Iowa. 183 to 113. Michigan State won over Northern Iowa 180 to 120.

Swim/dive to face off against Minnesota Saturday

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2019
Iowa's Joe Myhre (JR) prepares to swim 50 freestyle during the second day of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the CRWC on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Myhre brothers combine for success in Iowa’s pool

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2019
Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Iowa swimming taking advantage of time off

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2019
UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Women’s swim/dive races to fourth place finish at SMU Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2019
A Hawkeye swims breaststroke at the swim meet on Friday, October 4. The Iowa men won over Michigan State, 180 to 112. The Iowa women won over Michigan State 183 to 113. The women also won over Northern Iowa. 183 to 113. Michigan State won over Northern Iowa 180 to 120.

Iowa women’s swim/dive to compete at SMU Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2019
UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

International athletes boost Iowa swim/dive

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2019
UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Iowa swim/dive handles Michigan State, Northern Iowa

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2019
Jacob Rosenkoetter competes in the Men’s 100 backstroke during an intrasquad meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019. The Gold team defeated the Black team 109.0-83.0. Rosenkoetter placed fourth with a time of 52.47.

Iowa swimming and diving excels in exhibition

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2019
Iowa swimmer Allyssa Fluit swims the 200 freestyle during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Iowa swim/dive squads to open season against Michigan State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2019
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