National best marks in separate throwing events have led to Jacob Cornelio and Addie Shaw being named GPAC Athletes of the Week. Both Cornelio and Shaw are past national champions.
Four throwers represented Concordia at the Baker Relays on Saturday (March 27) and combined to produce three automatic national qualifying marks. It was the Bulldog debut for Elizabeth Stottlemyre.
In the first outdoor meet of 2021, Bulldog athletes combined for four automatic national qualifying marks, five ‘B’ standards and nine event titles while in action at the Viking Relays.
Fresh off a thrilling 2021 indoor season, the Bulldogs have high hopes for the spring. The roster has been beefed up for outdoor track & field, which is back after a year hiatus in 2020.
A total of 22 Bulldogs collected 2021 NAIA indoor All-America honors courtesy of their performances at the national championships. The list includes national champions Rachel Battershell and Josie Puelz.
On the final day of the NAIA indoor national meet, the Concordia men wrapped up a 12th place finish while six more individuals earned All-America awards. The women placed third a day earlier.
Concordia Women's Track & Field has attained the best indoor national finish in program history with the help of another national title from Rachel Battershell.
On day two of the national meet, Zach Bennetts and Chase Berry claimed All-America awards in the pole vault to highlight action on the men's side. Two relays also advanced to event finals.
Day one of the 2021 NAIA indoor championships was a memorable one as Josie Puelz captured the pole vault national title. Teammate Erin Mapson also earned All-America honors.
Thirty-seven members of the Concordia Track & Field programs are making their final preparations for the 2021 NAIA Indoor Championships. The qualifying field possesses 21 career All-America awards.
The accomplished Addie Shaw earned 11 All-America awards and two national titles in an incredible collegiate career. Shaw provided a reflection on her time at Concordia.
A wave emotion hit Liz Stottlemyre after the final throw of her Bulldog career resulted in a national title and school record. It was a moment made even more special by the people involved.
Fresh off a thrilling 2021 indoor season, the Bulldogs have high hopes for the spring. The roster has been beefed up for outdoor track & field, which is back after a year hiatus in 2020.
The success experienced by the Concordia Women's Track & Field program has been a byproduct of the special combination of talent, faith, family atmosphere and elite competition within the program.
There have been moments of frustration and self-doubt, but senior Anna Baack overcame those struggles to return to a national qualifying level. Her story is one of perseverance with the help of a strong support system.
Xavier Ross enjoyed a breakthrough 2020 indoor season and now hopes for even better in 2021. The Chicago area native has his sights set on the school's 400 meter record.
Concordia's storied track and field programs enter a new season thankful for the opportunity to compete. The Bulldogs will kick things off with the Early Bird Meet on Dec. 4-5.
He can help fix your roof and he can make you smile. National champion track star and alum Michael Saalfeld owns a fun and endearing personality to go along with all the accolades.
There had been many close calls and a series of national runner-up claims made by Concordia athletic teams in a variety of sports. In May of 2015, men's track & field broke through with a long-awaited team national title.
She's a GPAC champion, a "pro hammocker" and a "novice kayaker." Kennedy Mogul is helping uplift her teammates during these strange times with her colorful personality.