Junior Taylor Grove showed how her persistence this season has paid off, winning the GPAC 10k race to highlight Concordia's efforts on day one of the conference meet. The women's hammer group also shined.
Concordia's nationally-ranked track and field programs have their sights set on improving their GPAC finishes from indoor season. The outdoor meet will play out Friday and Saturday at Morningside.
Leah Larson, Johanna Ragland, Carley Skorepa and Cody Williams took advantage of sunny and mild weather while posting fresh automatic national qualifying marks at the Blizzard Buster meet on Saturday (April 28).
Carley Skorepa turned in a new automatic national qualifying mark to highlight Concordia's performances at the Prairie Wolf Invite on Thursday (April 26). Ten individuals are officially qualified.
Concordia will be represented at three different meets this week as it finishes its pre-GPAC slate. Select athletes will be in action Thursday and Friday before the Concordia Blizzard Buster on Saturday.
Jessica Deterding and Cody Williams emerged from the Jim Dutcher Memorial hosted by Doane with wins in the multi-events. Both athletes rank in the top 10 of the NAIA in their respective events.
Taylor Grove (marathon) and Tucker Platt (pole vault) both achieved new automatic national qualifying marks while competing at separate meets on Sunday (April 22).
A group of nine Bulldogs competed at the Kansas Relays on Friday (April 20) hosted by the University of Kansas. Seven of those athletes were entered into discus competitions.
Scott Johnson and Adrianna Shaw turned in two new automatic national qualifying marks to highlight efforts put forward by 63 Concordia athletes at the NAIA Midwest Quad hosted by Grand View on Thursday (April 12).
After improving her NAIA leading mark in the shot put, junior Samantha Liermann has been named the GPAC women's outdoor field athlete of the week. She is the second Bulldog to claim the honor in 2018.
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.