Jacob Cornelio and Cody Williams both placed as national runners up day two of the 2019 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships. Nine Bulldogs have reached the podium in Brookings, S.D.
The women's 4x400 meter relay school record performance highlighted day one of the 2019 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships. Fourteen Bulldogs competed on Friday (Feb. 28).
Heading into the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, the Bulldogs rank No. 3 nationally for both men and women. Thirty Concordia athletes are getting set to compete Thursday through Saturday.
The Concordia list of NAIA national qualifiers is 30 strong. The Bulldog track and field program officially announced its qualifying group on Friday (Feb. 22), in conjunction with the NAIA news release.
For their work in leading the women's track and field team to a GPAC indoor title, coaches Matt Beisel and Ed McLaughlin have been honored by the USTFCCCA as NAIA Midwest region award winners.
The current Concordia women's 4x400 meter relay is uniquely special, and not just because it is now the indoor school record holder. Take a closer look at a faith-filled group that is just beginning to reach its full potential.
Matt Beisel (Women's Coach of the Year) and Cody Williams (Men's Field Performance of the Meet) raked in special awards while a group of 49 Bulldogs were officially named All-GPAC honorees for the indoor season.
The pieces fell into place for a women's track and field squad that won its first GPAC indoor title since 2010. Meanwhile, the Bulldog men placed second. Concordia athletes combined for seven GPAC event titles.
It came down to the wire, but junior Jessica Deterding broke the school record in the pentathlon as part of the first day of the GPAC championships. Meanwhile, Cody Williams tops the heptathlon leaderboard.
The Concordia University track and field programs are getting set to host the GPAC indoor championship meet for the first time since 2015. Both Bulldog squads have hopes of making a run at titles.
There’s momentum heading into the outdoor season for the Concordia track and field squads, which are coming off top 10 NAIA indoor national finishes. The Bulldog women won the GPAC indoor title.
The current Concordia women's 4x400 meter relay is uniquely special, and not just because it is now the indoor school record holder. Take a closer look at a faith-filled group that is just beginning to reach its full potential.
Some special things have transpired in the opening three weeks of the indoor season for Concordia track and field. A team effort across the board has the Bulldogs ranked second nationally for both men and women.
Not one to get too high or too low, senior Leah Larson has provided a calming presence for the Bulldog track and field jumps crew. The Norfolk, Neb., native has flourished in her senior season for nationally-ranked Concordia.
Led by stars such as Samantha Liermann and Cody Williams, the Concordia University track and field programs again have expectations of remaining a threat on the GPAC and national levels in 2019.
A state champion pole vaulter, Chase Berry will stay home and compete as a Bulldog. Along with Chase come lofty expectations. Because of circumstances he's faced, Chase is uniquely equipped to handle the expectations.
Dr. Brandon Seifert is a prime example of what happens when a standout athlete combines focus and determination. In a defining moment, the now surgeon overcame significant injury and triumphed in impressive fashion.
Adrianna Shaw hasn't always loved throwing the discus, but it's safe to say it's grown on her. The idea of being a national champion is still sinking in for the latest Bulldog to climb to the top of the podium.
Nearly three weeks after completing the indoor season, the Bulldog track and field teams are ready for outdoor competition. Most of the team's athletes will get started next week at the Fort Hays State Invite.
The 2018 Concordia track and field roster has a different look with the loss of an accomplished senior class and the arrival of the program's largest ever recruiting class. Expectations remain high.