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The Drake University men's and women's track and field teams opened their indoor season with more than 40 top-10 finishes at the South Dakota State Open Saturday afternoon.

Dec 7th 2014, 4:27am 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Track And Field Volunteers At ‘Move Against Bullying

Members of the Drake University track and field teams and assistant coach LaRon Bennett spent part of their Saturday on Oct. 25 volunteering at ‘Move Against Bullying' at the Valley Community Center.

Oct 26th 2014, 9:14pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Yeager Runs A Season Best In The 100-Meter Hurdles At NCAA West Preliminary

Drake University senior Sarah Yeager (Ottumwa, Iowa) turned in a season best time of 13.59 in semifinals of the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA West Preliminary on Saturday evening in Fayetteville, Ark. Her time was the 18th fastest on the day and narrow...

Jun 1st 2014, 4:07am 15K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Yeager Advances To Quarterfinals And McCann Qualifies For NCAAs At West Preliminary

Drake University sophomore Rob McCann (Mississauga, Ontario) advanced to the NCAA Track and Field Championships by finishing sixth in the preliminary heats of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA West Preliminary on Friday night in Fayetteville, Ark.

May 31st 2014, 5:57am 5K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Bulldogs Fall Short Of Advancing In 400-Meter Hurdles On Day 1 Of NCAA Preliminary Round

The Drake University track and field teams had a pair of competitors step into the blocks with aims of advancing through the NCAA West Preliminary Round. However, neither Sarah Yeager (Ottumwa, Iowa) nor Kai Asberry (Carrollton, Texas) made the cut to ...

May 29th 2014, 11:47pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Track And Field Places Four On Capital One Academic All-District Teams

Four Drake University track and field student-athletes have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Teams for their academic and athletic performances. Brogan Austin (Boone, Iowa), Andy Curtis (Manchester, Iowa), Emma Huston (Des Moines, Io...

May 29th 2014, 11:09pm 3K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Track And Field Sends Four To NCAA Preliminary Round

Four Drake University student-athletes are set to compete this week at the NCAA West Preliminary round with the goal of advancing to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships as the Bulldogs continue the championship portion of their season. Sarah...

May 28th 2014, 7:51pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Track And Field Records Five Personal Bests On the Final Day Of The MVC Championship

The Drake University track and field teams recorded five personal bests on the final day of the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Track and Field Championship. Following three days of competition, the men finished in seventh place with 62.50 points while...

May 19th 2014, 1:58am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Five Women Advance To Sunday Finals At The MVC Outdoor Championship

Drake University sophomore Rob McCann (Mississauga, Ontario) claimed the 3,000-meter steeplechase title at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Saturday evening.

May 18th 2014, 3:02am 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Track And Field Scores In Three Events On First Day Of MVC Championship

The Drake University track and field teams scored in three events on the first day of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship Friday evening and three other athletes advanced to the finals.

May 17th 2014, 5:41am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments