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.
A combined total of 46 Concordia University track and field athletes were officially recognized on Wednesday as all-conference honorees based on their performances at the 2015 GPAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships (May 1-2) hosted by Dordt College.
Featured StoryHe 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.
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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.
Featured StoryShe'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.
Featured StoryA senior in the class of 2020, Jacob Cornelio has made the decision to return in the spring of 2021 to complete his outdoor track and field eligibility. He discussed that decision and his NAIA weight throw title.
Featured StoryConcordia track and field was fortunate to complete its indoor season, but then had the 2020 outdoor campaign wiped out. Coach Matt Beisel expects this to be just a temporary speed bump for his programs.
Featured StoryNamed GPAC Athlete of the Year as just a sophomore, Rachel Battershell became an elite athlete in short order. The Wyoming native sees no limits to what she can do with God at her side.
Featured StoryA two-time discus national champion, senior Addie Shaw shows her teammates the path to success in leading by example. The small-town Nebraskan is a jack-of-all-trades with the ability to reach the podium many times in 2020.
Featured StoryJacob Cornelio enters his senior hopeful of adding his name to the long list of throws national champions at Concordia. However, the native of Elk Grove, Calif., is so much more than his credentials.
Featured StoryBoth Concordia programs expect a lot of themselves after placing in the top 10 nationally a year ago. The Bulldogs will be led by stars like Jacob Cornelio, Adrianna Shaw, Cody Williams and many others.
Featured StoryIncoming Bulldogs Chase Berry and Josie Puelz are getting set for a unique opportunity to rub elbows with Olympians at the Capitol District Pole Vault in Omaha on Aug. 1. Berry and Puelz bring lofty expectations to Concordia.
