The UIC track and field teams achieved a historic performance at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships, breaking five school records and establishing 11 all-time top-10 marks. The men's team finished eighth and the women's team placed ninth overall. Notable individual achievements included new freshman records by Gabriel Fiedorow in the men's 200m and Carissa Uy in the women's triple jump. Praise Oyebanji and Theodore Cunningham also set new benchmarks in their respective events, the women's 800m and men's 1500m. Overall, the Flames recorded 11 personal bests during the two-day competition.

By the Numbers
  • 5 school records set during the championships.
  • 11 new all-time top-10 performances recorded by UIC athletes.
State of Play
  • The men's squad placed eighth of 10 teams, while the women finished ninth.
  • The Flames achieved significant personal bests and professional milestones across events.
What's Next

UIC’s track and field teams aim to build on this success, focusing on further improving competitiveness and enhancing their program's momentum in upcoming meets.

Bottom Line

The UIC Flames' record-setting performances at the MVC Championships highlight the team's potential and signal a promising future for the program as they continue to push for greater achievements.