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Villanova began the 2015-16 indoor track & field season on a high note by hosting the Jack Pyrah Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The meet was held at Alumni Gym on the Haverford College campus and the Wildcats won four different events on a success...

Dec 5th 2015, 10:46pm 809 views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Men's Track & Field Team Opens Indoor Season at Jack Pyrah Invitational

The first of three home meets during the 2015-16 indoor track & field season takes place on Saturday afternoon when Villanova hosts the Jack Pyrah Invitational, a local event which has attracted a large number of area teams over the years. This is the ...

Dec 3rd 2015, 4:50pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Track & Field and Cross Country Programs Dedicate New Office Space

On a day that celebrated the rich tradition of the Villanova track & field and cross country programs, head coaches Marcus O'Sullivan and Gina Procaccio along with a number of Villanova dignitaries hosted a reception to dedicate the program's brand new...

Nov 15th 2015, 7:20pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Track & Field Program To Dedicate New Office Suite During Homecoming Weekend

During next weekend’s Homecoming festivities the Villanova track & field program will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony and official dedication of its new office space in Jake Nevin Field House. The brand new office space for one of the country...

Nov 6th 2015, 4:43pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Villanova Mourns Passing of Track & Field Legend George Guida

Villanova track & field legend George Guida, 93, passed away last week surrounded by loved ones and friends. Guida was an All-American sprinter for Villanova and competed in the 1948 Olympics in London. He and Wildcats teammate Browning Ross are credit...

Sep 14th 2015, 2:04pm 3K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

World University Games Features Five Villanovans

Five Villanova student-athletes are set to represent their respective countries in the 2015 World University games in Gwangju, South Korea beginning July 3rd and culminating on July 14th. Also known as “Universiade”, the World University Ga...

Jul 2nd 2015, 6:22pm 8K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Jordy Williamsz Garners First Team All-America Honors

Junior Jordy Williamsz (Melbourne, Australia) was named a first team All-American in the 1500 meters for the second straight year and was one of three Villanova athletes to earn All-America honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country ...

Jun 16th 2015, 3:42am 6K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Jordy Williamsz Places Fifth in 1500 Meters at NCAA Championships

Junior Jordy Williamsz (Melbourne, Australia) came in fifth in the final of the 1500 meters for the second straight year as the NCAA Championships wrapped up at Hayward Field on Friday evening. Senior Rob Denault (Aurora, Ont.) finished 12th in the 150...

Jun 13th 2015, 5:56am 4K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Rob Denault and Sam McEntee Named to Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Team

Seniors Rob Denault (Aurora, Ont.) and Sam McEntee (Perth, Australia) were each named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Team for men's track & field in an announcement made on Friday afternoon. The honor combines both athletic and academic...

Jun 12th 2015, 10:04pm 4K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Jordy Williamsz and Rob Denault Advance to 1500 Meters Final at NCAA Championships

Senior Rob Denault (Aurora, Ont.) was an automatic qualifier and junior Jordy Williamsz (Melbourne, Australia) advanced on time to the final of the 1500 meters at the NCAA Championships during the semifinal heats at Hayward Field on Wednesday afternoon...

Jun 11th 2015, 1:56am 718 views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments