On Saturday the Concordia University men’s track and field team did something never before accomplished in the history of Bulldog athletics – win a national title.
Three different individuals turned in national runner-up finishes on day two of three at the 2015 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, held all day Friday at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium in Gulf Shores, Ala.
A combined total of 33 (17 women, 16 men) Concordia University track and field athletes have been named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the NAIA on Friday.
For their efforts in the classroom and in athletics, senior Ben Sievert and junior Stephanie Coley have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District® 3 Track & Field/Cross Country First Team of the College Division, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday.
A historic year for Concordia University throwers continued on day one of the 2015 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships held at Mickey Blackwell Stadium on Thursday.
Nearly three weeks since a thrilling GPAC outdoor championship meet, 32 Concordia University track and field athletes are set to compete at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala.
“Here we goooo!” yelps Erika Schroeder each time she gets set to run another race. The battle cry symbolizes the shift that has taken place for the native of Davenport, Neb.
Head coach Kregg Einspahr will take a group of 31 athletes to the 2015 NAIA Outdoor National Championships, held in Gulf Shores, Ala., May 21-23.
In a final chance outing prior to the upcoming national championships, junior Kim Wood broke her own school record in the 800 meter run as the Bulldogs hosted the annual Twilight Meet on Friday.
The annual Twilight meet will serve as a final tune up for the Concordia University track and field squads before they shift focus to the upcoming outdoor national championships. Athletes representing 19 different institutions will convene inside and around Bulldog Stadium on Friday.
The 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.
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.