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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Track & Field

Sophomore Akala Garrett runs the 400-meter hurdles at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 28, 2025.

From broken to better than ever, Akala Garrett makes huge comeback after serious injury

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter April 22, 2025

During her freshman season, Akala Garrett and her coaches sensed something was off during her races, but they couldn’t quite pinpoint the issue. It wasn’t until the 2024 Olympic Trials that the...

Kody Blackwood runs the final stretch of the 400-meter hurdles at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 28, 2025.

Kody Blackwood’s rivalries, rise to the elite

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter April 15, 2025

When cheering on their son, junior Kody Blackwood’s parents always wear burnt orange. But they never dared to put on Texas-branded clothing. Michael and Tiffany Blackwood each had successful track...

Kendrick Smallwood during the 110-meter hurdles final on March 29, 2025. Smallwood took first and broke the Texas program record with his time of 13.07 seconds.

Last to first: Kendrick Smallwood’s 2025 Texas Relays were more than just a competition

Tyler Firtel, General Sports Reporter April 9, 2025

On March 29, 2024, then-sophomore Kendrick Smallwood finished last in the 110-meter hurdle preliminaries at the Texas Relays. Smallwood fell on one of the hurdles, straining his left abductor. He tore...

Kendrick Smallwood celebrates after he wins the 110-meter hurdles final on March 29, 2025. Smallwood broke the Texas program record with his time of 13.07 seconds.

New NCAA leader Kendrick Smallwood headlines Longhorns in final day of Texas Relays

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter March 31, 2025

The rainy conditions throughout the competition finally turned to sunshine on the final day of the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. On a beautiful yet windy Saturday afternoon, Texas looked to finish...

Women’s track and field shines across Texas Relays with outdoor debuts and repeat top finishers

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter March 31, 2025

From runners making their introduction in competitive events to top-performing competitors repeating past greatness, Texas women’s track and field shined across all four days of the 97th Clyde Littlefield...

Junior Kendrick Smallwood jumps the final hurdle in the 60-meter hurdle event at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1, 2025.

Texas men in action, find success at Texas Relays despite weather difficulties

Tyler Firtel, General Sports Reporter March 28, 2025

Austin skies plagued the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays with intense periods of rain Thursday, causing the meet’s events to be halted — but not for long. Amidst the gloomy conditions, events resumed...

Sophomore Brock Lewis leaps in the air during the men's decathlon long jump event on March 26, 2025, at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.

Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays kick off with men’s decathlon, women’s heptathlon

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2025

The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays kicked off on Wednesday, opening four days of track and field competition amongst athletes ranging from high school to the professional level. In the 100th edition of...

Nigusom Knight competes in the 5000-meter run at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 28, 2024.

Track and field makes midseason transition from indoor to outdoor

Tyler Firtel, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2025

For Texas men’s track and field, March is a month of transition, marking the end of the indoor season and the start of the outdoor one.  Outside of senior long jumpers Kelsey Daniel and Solomon Washington,...

Sam Hurley competes in high jump at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 30, 2024.

Men’s track and field set to showcase over 30 athletes in centenary of Texas Relays

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays are set to take place beginning Wednesday in Austin — only this time, the meet is a little more special. The meet celebrates its centenary this year, and for its...

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.

Women’s track and field heads into 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

Wednesday marks the start of the 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, known for hosting the most talented high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Texas women’s track and field had a rocky...

Sophomore Kelsey Daniel finishes his final triple jump attempt at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1, 2025.

Kelsey Daniel becomes first Texas male to win indoor long jump in record-breaking performance

Tyler Firtel and Karthik Nemmani March 15, 2025

With his arms raised wide in the air and a grin spread across his face, senior Kelsey Daniel rose to his rightful place atop the trophy podium on Friday night. Daniel flew through the competition at...

Sophomore Kelsey Daniel finishes his final triple jump attempt at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1, 2025.

Long jumpers’ differences, commonalities help propel them to indoor national stage

Tyler Firtel and Karthik Nemmani March 13, 2025

Transferring from New Mexico Junior College two years ago, senior Kelsey Daniel thought his best friends on the Texas track and field team would be fellow JUCO products. However, that quickly shifted when...

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