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Track & Field

Junior Derek Wiebke runs in the Merrill Fischbein Mens Gold race at the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Les Bolstad golf course.

Gophers track and field teams take top spots

by Dominic Davis
Published February 27, 2017
The men’s squad came in fifth place and the women’s team took fourth.
Patty OBrien runs in the Jack Johnson Womens Gold Race at the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

Patty O’Brien continues family athletic legacy at UMN

by Alyssa Hodenfield
Published February 9, 2017
Patty O'Brien saw two siblings compete in University of Minnesota athletics before she did so herself.
Redshirt junior Madeline Strandemo runs in the Jack Johnson Womens Gold Race at the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at the Les Bolstad golf course.

Men’s and women’s teams shine in weekend meets

by Alyssa Hodenfield
Published February 6, 2017
Both teams had standout performances over the weekend that included international meet qualifications and career-bests.
Kimberly Golding continues running after winning the Womens hurdle event at the Field House on Jan. 23, 2016.

Kimberly Golding serves as track and field team inspiration

by Alyssa Hodenfield
Published February 2, 2017
The senior serves as a captain on the team this year, but had been a leader long before.
Senior Tayler Whittler competes in the 60 meter dash on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Field House. The Gophers competed against several other colleges at the Jack Johnson Classic Track Meet.

Home teams fare well in Jack Johnson Classic

by Alyssa Hodenfield
Published January 30, 2017
The Minnesota women's team claimed eight event titles and the men's team took 10.
Junior Titania Markland crosses the finish line, placing first in the 400-meter dash during the Jack Johnson Classic at the Field House on January 30.

Minnesota track teams start seasons strong

by Alyssa Hodenfield
Published January 27, 2017
Both the men's and women's teams have won every meet they have participated in so far.
Minnesotas Harun Abda competes in the 800-meter run Feb. 15, 2013, at the University Fieldhouse.

Two alumni earn qualification for U.S. Olympic team

by Jack White
Published July 13, 2016
Two members of the men’s track and field team earned a qualification, three women’s track and field athletes have yet to qualify.
Senior Sean Donnelly practices the hammer throw at an outdoor practice field on June 4.

U Athletes compete in Olympic Trials

by Jack White
Published July 6, 2016
Nine alumni and three current Minnesota athletes make up the Gophers contingent at the meet.
Senior Sean Donnelly practices the hammer throw at an outdoor practice field on June 4.

Gophers sweep All-American honors

by Carissa Polo
Published June 15, 2016
Minnesota had six representatives compete in three events at the meet.

Minnesota caps off successful season at national championships

by Carissa Polo
Published June 15, 2016
Minnesota saw five of eight athletes earn All-American honors.

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