In taking advantage of a warm and sunny spring day, Concordia Track & Field hosted its first home meet of 2024 and treated the crowd to 10 automatic national qualifying standards and 13 event titles.
The first of two home meets this 2024 outdoor season will unfold Friday as the Bulldogs host the Concordia Invitational. Eleven institutions are slated to be represented at the meet that was revised to one day only.
Following two personal bests at the Central College Invite, Jenna Esch earned her second GPAC Athlete of the Week award of 2024. Esch won meet titles in the 200 and 400 meters.
There were two school records, 17 event championships and a series of other impressive performances on March 28 as the Bulldogs competed at the Central College Invite in Pella, Iowa.
For many Bulldog athletes, the 2024 outdoor season will get started on Thursday at the Central Invite. The meet will be held at Schipper Stadium in Pella, Iowa, home to NCAA Division III Central College.
An automatic national qualifying mark in the shot put at the Bethel Invite led to Abby Gerber being named the GPAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week. Gerber is a two-time NAIA All-American.
In lieu of the Grand View Viking Relays, a group of 20 Bulldog throwers traveled to North Newton, Kan., for the Bethel Invitational. The yields included five automatic national qualifying standards.
Featured StoryOn the heels of a fine indoor season, Concordia Track & Field sets its focus upon the 2024 outdoor campaign. The Bulldogs will attempt to build upon the All-America awards won by 15 individuals at the indoor national meet.
Featured StoryThe ‘aha moment’ for Zach Zohner occurred during the middle of the 2023 indoor season when he decided he would no longer let the fear of injury monopolize his thoughts. The right mentality set him on a path to a national title.
Courtesy of their performances at the 2024 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, 15 Bulldogs have earned All-America honors in one or more events. The list includes national champions in Zach Zohner and the women's 4x8.
Featured StoryThe small town boy from Imperial, Neb., has big time game. Cody Williams first came on Concordia's radar after a chance encounter. It hasn't taken long for Williams to become one of Concordia's brightest stars.
Featured StoryThere’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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StorySome 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.
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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.
Featured StoryLed 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.
Featured StoryA 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.
Featured StoryDr. 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.
Featured StoryAdrianna 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.
Featured StoryNearly 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.
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