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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

Iowa runner Elexis Guster stands in the ready position before the womens 4 x 400 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa placed seventh. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Two sprinters lead women’s track

Connor Sindberg, [email protected] February 4, 2016

In the early going of the indoor track season, two sprinters have more than held their own for the women’s track and field team. Junior Elexis Guster and freshman Briana Guillory have led the charge...

Iowa hurdler Aaron Mallett sprints towards the finish in the mens 110 meter hurdles during the Musco Twilight at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Mallett won the event with a time of 13.69. The Iowa Track and Field team won seven events during the meet. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Track faces tough Razorback field

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 29, 2016

The Iowa men’s and women’s track and field teams will head to Fayetteville, Arkansas, today to face some of the toughest competition so far this season. On the men’s side in the Razorback Invitational,...

Iowas Jocelyn Todd competes in a distance event at the Musco Twilight meet at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Rachel Jessen)

Tracksters head for tough meet

January 28, 2016

Women’s track hope for progress at Razorback Invitational The women’s track and field hope to pick up steam at the Razorback Invitational after starting the season on a good note. By Connor Sindberg ...

Iowas Aaron Mallett prepares for the mens 60-meter hurdles during the Iowa Dual meet on Jan. 16 in the Recreation Building. Mallett finished first with a time of 7.82. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Hawk Melchert hits a milestone

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 26, 2016

All track athletes have their strongest areas in competition, their areas in which they thrive the most. However, sometimes coaches change things up, and the results can be surprising. Michael Melchert,...

Women’s track eyes more Ames success

Women’s track eyes more Ames success

Connor Sindberg, [email protected] January 22, 2016

The Iowa women’s track and field team will travel to Ames for the Big Four Duals on Saturday, hoping to make some noise against Northern Iowa, Iowa State, and Drake. The tracksters hope to recreate...

Iowa hurdler Aaron Mallett sprints towards the finish in the mens 110 meter hurdles during the Musco Twilight at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Mallett won the event with a time of 13.69. The Iowa Track and Field team won seven events during the meet. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Buy or Sell: Iowa track & field

January 21, 2016

Discussing three aspects of the upcoming Big Four Duals meet. By Connor Sindberg & Adam Hensley [email protected] & [email protected] Buy or sell: Iowa’s freshmen will impress...

Iowas Aaron Mallett prepares for the mens 60-meter hurdles during the Iowa Dual meet on Jan. 16 in the Recreation Building. Mallett finished first with a time of 7.82. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Hawkeyes fly in Iowa Dual

On Jan. 15 and 16, the Iowa track teams snared 13 victories in the Iowa Dual in the Recreation Building against Western Illinois and Iowa Central. No team points were totaled. “We used this meet...

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