Reno’s Smerdon staying home, will run for Nevada Wolfpack
RENO, Nev. — Reno High School senior, Penelope Smerdon announced earlier this month that she will run for the University of Nevada Reno cross country and track & field teams. Smerdon has won the past three Northern 4A regional cross country titles and she won state last year. In the 5000-meter run, her personal best […]
Caitlin Falk hurdles over mental health
Caitlin Falk is a track athlete at UWEC and has opened up about her struggles with mental health.
Austin Henry coaches his students on sports and life
Maui athlete Austin Henry coaches his students on and off the field, track, and court in the beautiful tropics of the Hawaiian islands.
Manhattan men’s sprinter, Simpson, looks to make change on and off the track
Manhattan College sophomore Kaya Simpson is not your average Division I sprinter. He loves his sport, but is also looking to make an impact off the track. Recently appointed to the SAAC’s Diversity Chair, he looks to better inform fellow student athletes on social issues so they can have a bigger voice on campus.
Manhattan College track coach lets his past guide the present
Matt Centrowitz Sr. isn’t an average coach. From a record-breaking college and professional running career, to a father that raised an Olympic gold medalist, he applies the lessons learned from his past to his position as the director of Manhattan College cross country and track and field.
Auburn’s Dietrich finds her calling
After transferring schools mid-career, Jen Dietrich couldn’t be happier. She found her desired major, a great track and field program, and a campus more suited to her liking. Now she’s thinking about life beyond the track.
They call him ‘Fast Daniel’
Having autism hasn’t stopped Daniel Sinchi from being active and being successful. Through swimming, running and the support of friends and family, Sinchi has been developing in the classroom, and at home.
Lake Ridge sophomore, Byles, already one of nation’s top sprinters
Lake Ridge sophomore Dominic Byles is an All-American track and field athlete who has been professionally trained by his father who holds his own accolades from the sport. Through his father’s guidance, Dominic has been able to participate In the USATF Junior Olympics and even on the international stage through an annual competition that takes place in Jamaica.
Dimond grad Todd still holds school’s record for most varsity letters earned
Jessica Todd, a 2011 Dimond High School graduate, earned a school record 17 varsity letters during her high school athletic career. To date, no athlete has been able to match Todd’s impressive numbers.
Former Canadian Olympic sprinter looks forward to getting Oaks Christian School student-athletes back on the track
Ladonna Antoine-Watkins, a former Canadian Olympic sprinter, shares her experience in her roles of being an athlete and a coach and how Oaks Christian School is preparing for the CIF track and field season.