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Track & Field

Texas women’s track and field signs three new athletes

Texas women’s track and field signs three new athletes

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

The Texas women’s track and field team signed three new athletes this past November, helping usher in a new era of the program. Among the recruits, two athletes will arrive in the fall, while the other...

Senior Yusuf Bizimana waves to the crowd after running the anchor leg of the sprint medley relay on March 29, 2024, at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Bizimana led his relay team to a first place finish, with a final time of 3:15.03.

Yusuf Bizimana reflects on observing Ramadan as a student athlete

Jacob Shaw, General Sports Reporter April 23, 2024

This year, the recognition of the Islamic holiday Ramadan lasted from March 10 through April 9, with those who participated fasting each from sunrise to sunset, and emphasizing good deeds, religious discipline,...

Senior Leo Neugebauer floats over the bar during the pole vault event of the decathlon on March 28, 2024. Neugebauer placed first in the pole vault with a height of 5.1 meters at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.

Texas athletes look forward to upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter April 17, 2024

The countdown to the 2024 Olympics in Paris is officially under 100 days. Starting on July 26, Texas fans will be able to see some familiar faces grace the international stage.  Senior German international...

Senior Kristine Blazevica jumps over a hurdle during the 100-meter hurdle event of the heptathlon. Blazevica placed third in the heptathlon with 5,662 points.

The road to Paris: Texas women’s track and field stars set sights on Olympics

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

With the 2024 Olympics on the horizon, current and former stars of the Texas women’s track and field team are in the midst of their journeys to achieve Olympic glory. The stakes for the current outdoor...

Freshman Aaliyah Foster lands in the sand pit while competing in long jump at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Foster placed first with her jump of 6.75 meters.

Freshman track and field star Aaliyah Foster follows in footsteps of Longhorn legends

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter April 12, 2024

Before winning the long-jump event at the 96th Annual Texas Relays, freshman Aaliyah Foster got the audience clapping in unison, creating an energetic atmosphere.  Foster emphasized the importance...

Junior Solomon Washington lands in the sand pit while competing in the triple jump at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 30, 2024. Washington jumped 14.67 meters.

Men’s track and field starts outdoor season hot at 96th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

Caiden Lujin, General Sports Reporter April 3, 2024

The baton has officially been passed from indoor track and field season to outdoor season with the 96th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays wrapping up after a four-day stretch. Coming off a women’s...

Junior Allyson Little runs out of the water pit during the 3000-meter steeplechase event on March 28, 2024, at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Little won the race with a time of 10:41.57.

Current, former Longhorn stars shine at 96th Texas Relays

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

The 96th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, hosted by the University, saw achievements and broken records from both past and present stars of Texas women’s track and field.  History was made...

Senior Yusuf Bizimana reflects on journey from London to Austin, what the future has in store

Senior Yusuf Bizimana reflects on journey from London to Austin, what the future has in store

Jacob Shaw, General Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

Four years ago, senior track and field athlete Yusuf Bizimana traveled 4,912 miles from his home in London to compete for the Longhorns. As an international athlete, he was forced to make the adjustment...

Senior multi-athlete Kristine Blazevica eyes Olympic debut, reflects on challenges, triumphs of collegiate career

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

With graduation nearing and the potential for an Olympic debut on the horizon, senior track and field athlete Kristine Blazevica has a momentous spring semester ahead of her. “It's interesting how...

The womens Track & Field/Cross Country team chants before heading to the starting line at the Cowboy Jamboree Meet on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns placed second as a team with a score of 52 points.

Texas women’s track and field looks to win big at indoor national championships

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter March 6, 2024

The No. 3 Texas women’s track and field team will travel to Boston, Massachusetts this weekend to compete in the 2024 NCAA D1 Indoor Track and Field Championships.  The top 16 qualifying athletes...

Texas women’s track and field claims its 14th Big 12 indoor title

Texas women’s track and field claims its 14th Big 12 indoor title

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

The No. 7 ranked Texas women’s track and field team was crowned indoor conference champions one last time before joining the SEC at the 2024 Big 12 Indoor Championships in Lubbock this weekend.  The...

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