Michigan State Track news

MSU Women Hit Three Regional-Qualifying Marks at Len Paddock

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:13:34 PST

The Michigan State track & field teams completed day one of competition at the Len Paddock Invite, hosted by the University of Michigan on Friday night. The MSU women's field team set the pace taking regional-qualifying marks in three events, including the hammer throw, pole vault and javelin. Senior Meagan Halliwill recorded her sixth top-three finish of the season in the hammer throw, coming in third with a regional-qualifying launch of 55.60m (182-5).

Men's Day One Results
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MSU Track & Field Set For Len Paddock Invite

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:46:19 PST

The Michigan State track & field team will compete in its last event before the Big Ten Championships, as it travels to Ann Arbor for the Len Paddock Invite, hosted by Michigan. Events are scheduled to begin on Friday at 11 a.m. with the women's hammer throw. Track events will start at 6:30 p.m. with the men's 400m hurdles.

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Michigan State Track & Field Finishes Up Competition at Ohio State

Sat, 03 May 2008 22:44:56 PST

The Michigan State track & field team finished up day two of competition at the Jesse Owens Track Classic on Saturday night. Sophomore Ian Boyle turned in one of many strong performances on the night for the Spartans, finishing fourth in the men's 800m run with a regional-qualifying time of 1:49.98. Freshman Kyron Foster also claimed a regional-qualifying mark in the men's triple jump, placing third overall with a leap of 15.27m (50-1 1/4).

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MSU Track & Field Ends Day One At Jesse Owens Track Classic

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:22:28 PST

The Michigan State track & field team finished up first-day competition at the Jesse Owens Track Classic, hosted by Ohio State on Friday night. Senior Lisa Senakiewich had an impressive finish for MSU as she placed second with a regional-qualifying time of 4:24.24 in the 1500m, while sophomore Emily MacLeod posted a regional-qualifying time of her own, coming in third (4:25.71).

Day One Results

Michigan State Travels to Ohio for Jesse Owens Track Classic

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:02:52 PST

The Michigan State track & field team travels to the Jesse Owens Track Classic, hosted by Ohio State on Friday-Saturday, May 2-3. Events are scheduled to begin on Friday at 7 p.m. with the men's discus.

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MSU Track & Field Finishes Competition at Gina Relays

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:12:19 PST

The Michigan State track & field team finished up the last day of competition at the 42nd Annual Gina Relays, hosted by Hillsdale College on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Zoe Pelbart crushed the competition in the women's javelin, finishing first with a regional-qualifying launch of 46.48m (152-6), over 17 feet farther than the second-place finisher.

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Complete Men's Results

Track & Field Completes First Day at the Gina Relays

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:56:33 PST

The Michigan State track & field team finished its first day of competition at the four-day Hillsdale Relays, hosted by Hillsdale College on Friday afternoon. Senior Jason Brown finished first in the shot put for the fourth-consecutive meet, tossing a regional-qualifying mark of 17.31m (56-9 1/2). The MSU women dominated the 5000m run, finishing three athletes in the top five. Senior Lisa Senakiewich placed first in the event, coming in with a regional-qualifying time of 16:35.00, more than 16 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher, Michigan State's Emily MacLeod, who also claimed a regional-qualifying finish of 16:51.62.

Women's Results
Men's Results

Spartan Track & Field Set For 42nd Annual Gina Relays

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:50:32 PST

The Michigan State track & field team travels to the Gina Relays, hosted by Hillsdale College on Friday-Saturday, April 25-26. The field events are set to begin on Friday at 12 p.m. with the men's hammer throw. Track competition will begin at 2 p.m. with the men's open 10,000m run.

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Spartan Track & Field Sees Solid Performances at EMU Invite

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:09:31 PST

The Michigan State men's and women's track & field teams competed at the EMU Invite on Saturday afternoon, hosted by Eastern Michigan University. The Spartans saw solid performances on both the men's and women's sides in the non-team scored meet. Freshman Erica Mann finished first and second in the 200m (24.57) and 100m (12.01), respectively, while senior Jason Brown had a regional-qualifying toss of 17.29m (56-8 3/4), finishing first in the men's shot put for the third-consecutive competition.

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Michigan State Set for Competition at EMU Classic

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:53:17 PST

The Michigan State track & field team travels to Eastern Michigan on Saturday, April 19 for the EMU Classic. Field events are set to begin at 9 a.m. and running will start at 12 p.m.

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Spartans Impress In Only Home Meet of the Season

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:10:46 PST

The Michigan State track and field team had an impressive showing on a rainy afternoon at Ralph Young Field, as it hosted the Spartan Invitational, its only home meet of the season. Fighting through the lightning delays and the constant track maintenance, MSU dominated the competition, finishing first in 22 different events.

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Michigan State Set to Host Spartan Invitational

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:19:51 PST

The Michigan State track & field program will host its only event of the outdoor season at the Spartan Invitational on Saturday, April 12 at Ralph Young Field. Events are set to begin at 9 a.m. with the women's discus. Admission is free.

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Morning Sections For Spartan Invitational Released

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:15:44 PST

The morning sections for the Spartan Invitational have been released. The races are set to being at 9:30 a.m. at Ralph Young Field on Saturday, April 12.

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Women's Track & Field Takes Top Honors, Men Finish Second at Colonial Relays

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:18:04 PST

The Michigan State track & field team enjoyed a successful day at the Colonial Relays, hosted by the College of William and Mary on Saturday afternoon. The MSU women took home top honors as they finished 12 points ahead of second-place Seton Hall with a final score of 124. The men also had a great afternoon, finishing in second place with 88 points, behind William & Mary (101).

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Both Men and Women In Good Position After Day One of Colonial Relays

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:08:47 PST

The Michigan State track & field team finished the first day of competition on Friday night at the Colonial Relays, hosted by the College of William & Mary. Both the men and women sit in third place after the first day, with the men going into day two with 36 points and the women with 38 points. Senior Meagan Halliwill buried the competition in the hammer throw for the second-consecutive week, finishing with a launch of 56.78m (186-3 1/2), more than four meters further than second place.

Day One Results