The UIC men's and women's track and field teams are headed to Iowa for the prestigious Drake Relays and the Kip Janvrin Open, following a record-breaking weekend. The Flames will showcase their relay talent at the Drake Relays in Des Moines while some athletes compete in Indianola. Recent performances included three new school records, six top-10 all-time performances, and ten personal bests, positioning the team well for the upcoming championship phase of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Three school records set last weekend: Daniel Chavez (10,000m, 28:56.51), Theodore Cunningham (1500m, 3:50.55), Emanuel Murphy (freshman record, 400m, 48.79).
  • Six athletes achieved new top-10 spots in UIC’s all-time list, with Praise Oyebanji (800m, 2:09.99) and Korima Gonzalez (800m, 2:10.11) ranked #4 and #5 respectively.
State of Play
  • UIC's men's and women's teams are set to compete in two major events, enhancing their national standings.
  • The Drake Relays will feature both men's and women's relay teams with recent standout performances, aiming to capitalize on record momentum.
What's Next

The UIC teams will look to build on their recent success at the Drake Relays and Kip Janvrin Open, aiming to solidify their national rankings and personal bests ahead of championship competitions.

Bottom Line

The upcoming meets provide a prime opportunity for the Flames to leverage their recent achievements and continue their upward trajectory in track and field, setting the stage for future success as the championship season approaches.