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.