Michigan State Track news

2008-09 Track & Field Preview

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:02:50 PST

Both the Michigan State men's and women's track and field programs have been running similar paths as of late, both figuratively and literally. Director of track & field and cross country, Walt Drenth, is steadily bringing the program toward the national spotlight and will look to build upon a strong 2007-08 campaign. Last season, the green and white saw 15 student-athletes qualify for the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, while three student-athletes, Nicole Bush, Zoe Pelbart and Sarah Price, qualified for the national championships.

GETTING IT RIGHT: Error correction in the long jump

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:38:31 PST

Michigan State assistant track & field coach Chris Bostwick was recently published in the November 2008 issue of Techniques, the official publication of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Coach Bostwick wrote the cover article which covered the ins and outs of the long jump.

Former Track Olympians to Lead Homecoming Parade

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:44:00 PST

The Michigan State homecoming committee has announced a slew of former MSU athletes as its Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal in 2008. In honor of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, MSU has invited every Olympic participant that attended Michigan State to serve as the 2008 Grand Marshal. Five former track & field Olympians - Solomon Akpata, Judi Brown-Clarke, Warren Druetzler, Kevan Gosper and David Lean - have accepted that invitation and will return to MSU this weekend to lead the Homecoming Parade.

Kim McGreevy Added to Track & Field/Cross Country Staff

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:10:07 PST

Michigan State Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Walt Drenth has announced the hiring of Kim McGreevy as the Spartans' new assistant track & field/cross country coach. A Penn State graduate, McGreevy returns to the Big Ten Conference after spending the last four years as a member of the University of Connecticut women's track & field/cross country staff.

Arndt-Molis Named Miami Head Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:36:39 PST

OXFORD, Ohio--Rita Arndt-Molis has been named Miami University head women's cross country/track and field coach, Director of Athletics Brad Bates announced today (August 8).

Nicole Bush Wins Gold at the 2008 NACAC Under 23 Championships

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:24:22 PST

Michigan State track & field All-American Nicole Bush represented the United States in grand fashion this weekend, winning gold in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2008 North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Under 23 Track & Field Championships in Toluca, Mexico.

Bush to Represent the U.S. at the NACAC Under 23 Championships

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:59:32 PST

Michigan State track & field All-American Nicole Bush, fresh off her fourth place finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials, will represent the United States at the 2008 North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Under 23 Track & Field Championships July18-20 in Toluca, Mexico.

Bush Narrowly Misses Olympic Qualification, Places Fourth at U.S. Trials

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:04:52 PST

Michigan State track & field All-American Nicole Bush ran the best race of her young career late last night, but finished just short of her goal of making the United States Olympic Team. Bush ran a personal best time of 9:40.27 in the finals of the 3000m steeplechase to finish fourth in front of a sold out crowd at Heyward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore.

Nicole Bush Gets One Step Closer to Olympic Pursuit

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:48:38 PST

Michigan State All-American Nicole Bush was one of 14 runners to advance to Friday morning's final of the 3000m steeplechase last night at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trails in Eugene, Ore. Bush finished first in her heat and second overall with a personal best time of 9:49.53.

Three Spartans Look to Fulfill Olympic Dreams at U.S. Trials

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:11:13 PST

The dream of almost every American is to don the red, white and blue, and represent their country at the Olympic Games. Three Michigan State student-athletes will have a chance to fulfill that dream over the next week at their respective United States Olympic Trials.

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Pelbart Makes NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Debut

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:44:07 PST

At the second day of the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, Michigan State freshmen thrower Zoe Pelbart placed 19th overall in the women's javelin throw with a toss of 47.61m (156-2).

Price Places 21st in 3000m Steeplechase at 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:23:20 PST

Junior Sarah Price began action for the Michigan State track & field team at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships tonight at Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Pelbart, Price Represent MSU at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:40:12 PST

The Michigan State track & field program will send two representatives to the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship this week, held June 11-14 at Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Junior Sarah Price will make her second-consecutive appearance in the 3000m steeplechase, while freshman Zoe Pelbart makes her NCAA debut in the javelin throw.

Freshman Zoe Pelbart Sits Down for Quick Q&A Before NCAA Debut

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:08:11 PST

Michigan State freshman javelin thrower Zoe Pelbart chats with msuspartans.com as she prepares for this week's NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Drake University. Pelbart, after finishing fifth at the NCAA Mideast Regional, will begin competition at the nationals on Thursday, June 12 with the women's javelin trials at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Price And Pelbart Qualify For 2008 NCAA Track & Field Championships

Sat, 31 May 2008 22:43:40 PST

The Michigan State track & field team finished up the last day of the 2008 NCAA Mideast Regional Championships at John McDonnell Field, on the campus of Arkansas, on Saturday night. Junior Sarah Price qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 3000m steeplechase for the second-consecutive year, while freshman Zoe Pelbart finished fifth overall in the women's javelin, automatically qualifying for the national competition.

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