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At the U.S. Olympic Trials today, two of the best distance runners in UW history both took to the Hayward Field track. Sophomore Katie Flood ran a PR but just missed the final, while Katie (Follett) Mackey advanced.

Jun 29th 2012, 11:55pm 997 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Walker Wins Trials, Heading For London

Brad Walker climbed aboard the Team USA plane to London today, winning the pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials and returning to his sport's biggest stage for the second time while Scott Roth fell just short.

Jun 29th 2012, 12:01am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Field Trio Advances To Finals In Trials

Three more Husky alumni took care of business today in the qualifying rounds, as the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials roll on at Hayward Field. Will Conwell, Brad Walker, and Scott Roth all advanced.

Jun 26th 2012, 2:02am 924 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Thurmond London-Bound For 4th Olympics

Sixteen years after making her first U.S. Olympic Team, Aretha Thurmond only continues to add to her legacy, as the Husky Hall of Famer qualified for her fourth Olympics today in Eugene.

Jun 25th 2012, 12:15am 906 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Boase Forced To Withdraw From 400m Semis

Former Husky Jordan Boase was unable to mix it up with the nation's top quarter-milers today, as the five-time All-American had a foot issue and did not start the semifinals of the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Jun 24th 2012, 1:51am 479 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Three Huskies Advance At Olympic Trials

The U.S. Olympic Trials hit full swing today at Oregon's Hayward Field, and despite steady downpours all evening, the action did not disappoint. Norris Frederick made the final with a big do-or-die final jump.

Jun 23rd 2012, 12:46am 429 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Huskies Prep For Trials Around The World

Just over a month remains before the start of the London Olympics, and the anticipation ramps up in a huge way this week with the U.S. Track & Field Trials. Check which Huskies will be there and elsewhere around the world.

Jun 21st 2012, 7:27pm 486 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

First Day In The Books At U.S. Juniors

The first of three days of the U.S. Junior Track & Field Championships wrapped up today at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex, hosted by the University of Indiana.

Jun 16th 2012, 1:49am 470 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Five Huskies Set For U.S. Junior Championships

A trio of current Husky freshmen and a pair of UW recruits will be in action this weekend at the U.S. Junior Track & Field Championships, where Team USA spots are on the line for the World Junior meet.

Jun 14th 2012, 8:52pm 458 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Women's Track/XC Ranked No. 3 Program Of The Year

Fresh off a program-best finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, the Husky women's track and field and cross country program was ranked an impressive third in the final USTFCCCA Program of the Year standings.

Jun 12th 2012, 8:41pm 481 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments