LIVE Updates on Twitter

Be sure to tune-in to twitter.com/MUTrackAndField over the next few days...it'll feature LIVE updates from the 2011 MAC Championships!

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RedHawks Head to MAC Championships

'Hawks excited to see how weekend shakes out...
http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/spec-rel/051111aaa.html

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'Hawks tune-up for MAC Championships...

Hughey captures 100m Hurdles at Billy Hayes Invite...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/050611aaa.html

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MAC Track Athlete of the Week!

Diona Graves earns MAC Track Athlete of the Week honors following her record-breaking weekend...click here for the release on "Miami's Fastest Woman"


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RedHawks Return to Top 10 in Regional Rankings...

For the full breakdown, click here


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Day 2 Recap

Day 2 Recap of the GINA Relays...Graves becomes Fastest Women in Miami History!

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/043011aac.html

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GINA Relays, Day 1

Day 1 recap of the GINA Relays...
http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/043011aab.html

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LIVE Updates!

Starting tomorrow, be sure to tune-in to twitter.com/MUTrackandField for LIVE updates from the 45th Annual Hillsdale College "GINA" Relays.

It's like you're there!


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'Hawks Perform Well in 3 States

Mississippi Open yields 5 lifetime-bests for the 'Hawks...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/042311aab.html

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LIVE updates from the Mississippi Open!

Tune-in to twitter.com/MUTrackandField for LIVE updates from the Mississippi Open.

It's like you're there!

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Paterra, Tabler Compete at IU

Paterra is runner-up in Javelin...Tabler clears seasonal-best in Pole Vault.

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/042311aaa.html

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NCAA East Regional Schedule Announced

The NCAA has just released the schedule for the East Regional...
http://www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/files/2011OutdoorEastSchedule.pdf

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MURedHawks.com Preview

RedHawks to compete in Ohio, Indiana and Mississippi this weekend...
Http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/spec-rel/042111aaa.html

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MAC Track Athlete of the Week!

Congrats to Rachel Patterson, who was named the MAC Track & Field Athlete of the Week!


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RedHawks 10th in Regional Rankings

Miami moves to #10 in this week's Regional Rankings...

Click here for the full story...


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Patterson Breaks School Record at Mt. SAC

Patterson Breaks School Record at Mt. SAC in 5000m Run...RedHawks Take 3rd at All-Ohio Championships.

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/041711aaa.html

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'Hawks Split Squad for the weekend

Lenahan, Carter compete well at Mt. SAC, while Sam Gable competes in Hammer Throw at All-Ohio Championships.

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/041511aab.html

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'Hawks Split Squads

Lenahan, Carter run well at Mt. SAC...Gable competes in Hammer Throw at All-Ohio Championships...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/041511aab.html

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Bingham Runs at Mt. SAC

Junior Maggie Bingham recorded a seasonal-best in the Steeplechase at the Mt. SAC Relays.

Click here for a full recap...


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MURedHawks.com Preview

Click here for a preview of this weekend's All-Ohio Championships from MURedHawks.com


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MAC Field Athlete of the Week!

Congratulations to Alex Roberts...this week's MAC Field Athlete of the Week!

Click here for the full release...


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Have YOU Voted?

Have YOU voted for the Most Impressive RedHawk at the Miami Invite?

Vote now!


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Who Was the Most Impressive RedHawk?

To vote for the Most Impressive RedHawk at the Miami Invite, please click here...


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'Hawks Capture Miami Invite Crown

Roberts breaks school record in Shot Put, while Paterra wins Javelin for 3rd straight week...
http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/041011aaa.html

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Hot Sauce!

Congratulations to Maggie Bingham...her Steeplechase win at last weekend's Oliver Nikoloff Invitational was voted as MU's Top Performance!

Tune-in tomorrow to catch an interview with Maggie, as well as Coach Phillips.


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RedHawks 10th in Regional Rankings

The Miami RedHawks Women's Track & Field Team debuts as the 10th-ranked team in the Great Lakes Region...for the complete rankings, please click here.


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Who Was the Most Impressive RedHawk?

To vote for the most impressive RedHawk at this past weekend's meets, please visit facebook.com/MiamiTrackAndField


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'Hawks Successful in Split Weekend

Lenahan, Bingham, Wikar lead RedHawks at Cincinnati; Roberts leads MU Throwers in Missouri...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/040211aaa.html

Paterra wins Javelin for 2nd straight week; Gable takes 2nd in Hammer Throw at Missouri Relays

Freshmen wins Javelin by nearly 7 feet; Sam Gable records seasonal-best to finish as top collegian in Hammer...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/040111aaa.html

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MURedHawks.com Preview

For a preview of this weekend's Oliver Nikoloff Invitational from MURedHawks.com, please click here...


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2011 Oliver Nikoloff Invitational Previews

Coach Phillips and freshman phenom Tori Paterra preview the 2011 Oliver Nikoloff Invitational...

For Tori's interview, please click here...

For Coach Phillips' interview, please click here...


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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Tori Paterra...The voters of MiamiTrackAndField.blogspot.com voted her MU's Top Performer at the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invite!

Be sure to tune-in tomorrow to see an in-depth interview with Tori, as well as some insight from Head Coach Kelly Phillips...


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Vote!

Vote for MU's Top Performer at the Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invite (see above)


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RedHawks Capture Four 1st-Place Finishes at Vanderbilt

Paterra and Roberts earn field event wins, while Baggett and Graves earn wins on the track...
http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/032611aab.html

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RedHawks Open Outdoor Season

Miami opens 2011 Outdoor Season at Vanderbilt On Friday-Saturday...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/spec-rel/032411aaa.html

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2011 Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitational Preview

Coach Phillips and freshman phenom Erica Mudd preview the 2011 Vanderbilt Black & Gold Invitational...

For Coach Phillips' preview, click here.

For Mudd's preview, click here.


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It's Time!

Tune-in tomorrow (Thursday) for an in-depth interview with Freshman Erica Mudd, as well as Head Coach Kelly Phillips...


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2011 Banquet Info...

For 2011 Miami Track & Field/Cross Country Banquet Information, please click here...


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RedHawks Finish 10th in Region, Earn Individual Honors

The RedHawks finished 10th in the Great Lakes Region...led by:

Rachel Patterson - 4th (5000m Run)
Erica Mudd - 7th (High Jump), 8th (Pentathlon)
Katie Lenahan - 8th (800m Run)
Layne Baggett - 8th (60m Hurdles)


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Lenahan Records New PR

Senior Clocks 2:09 in 800m at Notre Dame...
http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/030511aab.html

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MAC Champs Patterson, Mudd Complete Day 1 at Notre Dame

Patterson runs 16:24 at ND, takes 3rd; True freshmen Mudd gains experience in High Jump.

Patterson, Mudd, Lenahan Try One More Time...

For a preview of Miami's "Last Chance" Meet at Notre Dame, click here


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RedHawks Finish 10th in Great Lakes Region

After jumping 7 spots, the RedHawks finish the 2011 Indoor Season ranked 10th in Great Lakes Region...

Click here for the full release...


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RedHawks Compete Well; Finish 3rd at MAC Championships

Rachel Patterson and Erica Mudd pace the RedHawks with Individual MAC Championships!

For a Day 2 Recap, click here...

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Day 1 Recap

For a recap of Day 1 of the MAC Championships, please visit...http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/022611aaa.html

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MAC Championships Preview

For a preview of the 2011 MAC Championships, please visit...http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/spec-rel/022411aaa.html

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VOTE

Vote for MU's Top Performer at last week's meet (see above)


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RedHawks Tune-Up at Ball State

'Hawks claim 2nd-place behind wins from several athletes...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/021811aaa.html

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Departing...

Departing for Ball State @ 2:15pm...


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MURedHawks.com Preview

A preview of the 2011 Ball State Quadrangular from MURedHawks.com can be found here.....


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2011 Ball State Quadrangular Preview

Senior Hope Alexander previews the 2011 Ball State Quadrangular here...

And, here is her attempt to preview the meet- without success- here...


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Thanks for Me!

Congratulations to Senior Hope Alexander...she was voted as MU's Top Performer at the Hoosier Hills Invite!

Tune-in tomorrow for an interview with Hope, as well as Head Coach Kelly Phillips...

All-Academic...Again!

Congratulations to the Women's Cross Country team.....they were named an USTFCCCA All-Academic Team!

Read the full release here...


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Congratulations!

Senior Rachel Patterson has been named to the USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Academic Team!

Read the release here...


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Vote...

...for the Top Performer at the Hoosier Hills Invite (see above)!


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Baggett Takes 3rd in 60m Hurdles

Baggett, Hughey compete in 60m Hurdles on Day 2 of Hoosier Hills Invite...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/021211aae.html

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RedHawks Claim 3 Events at Hoosier Hills Invite

Miller, Alexander, 4x4 Relay team all capture titles at Indiana...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/021211aaa.html

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2011 Hoosier Hills Invite Preview

Head Coach Kelly Phillips previews the 2011 Hoosier Hills Invite here...


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Katie Lenahan - Hoosier Hills Invite

Senior Katie Lenahan previews the 2011 Hoosier Hills Invite here...


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Congrats to.....

.....Senior Katie Lenahan!

Katie was named Miami's Top Performer by patrons of the Miami Track & Field Blog!

Tune-in tomorrow for an interview with Katie, as well as Head Coach Kelly Phillips.


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Have YOU Voted?

Hurry! There's only a few hours left...
(see above)


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Meyo Invite Recap, Day 2

RedHawks Post Pair of Runner-Up Finishes on Day 2 of Meyo Invite...
http://www.muredhawks.com/sports/w-track/recaps/020511aac.html

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Meyo Invite Recap, Day 1

Patterson Paces Miami on Day 1 of Notre Dame's Meyo Invite...
http://www.muredhawks.com/sports/w-track/recaps/020511aaa.html

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MURedHawks.com Preview

Click here for a preview of the Meyo Invitational from MURedHawks.com


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RedHawks Sign Four to NLI's...

RedHawks sign four to NLI's on Opening Day...
http://www.muredhawks.com/sports/w-track/spec-rel/020211aaa.html


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Indiana Relays, Day 2 Recap

RedHawks record season-best marks on second day of Indiana Relays...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/012911aab.html

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Indiana Relays, Day 1 Recap

RedHawks Post Several Top-5 Marks, Advance 5 to Semifinal Action...

http://www.muredhawks.com/m/sports/w-track/recaps/012911aaa.html

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MURedHawks.com Preview

Click here for a preview of the Indiana Relays from MURedHawks.com

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Muddie, Muddie, Muddie!

Congrats to Erica Mudd...she was named Miami's Top Performer at the All-Ohio Championships!


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Have YOU voted?

Have you voted for Miami's Top Performer at the All-Ohio Championships?

Vote above...

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Vote...

...for Miami's Top Performer at the All-Ohio Championships (see above).


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RedHawks Finish All-Ohio Championships...

Click here for a recap from MURedHawks.com...


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MURedHawks.com Preview

For a preview of the 2011 All-Ohio Indoor Championships from MURedHawks.com, please click here...


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All-Ohio Championships Previews

Performer of the Week Jilly Dickman, and Head Coach Kelly Phillips preview the 2011 All-Ohio Championships...

Watch Jilly here...

Watch Coach Phillips here...


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RedHawks Compete at BGSU Challenge

The RedHawks opened the 2011 portion of their schedule at the BGSU Challenge on Saturday...

Click here for a recap from MURedHawks.com


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MURedHawks.com Preview

For a preview of the BGSU Challenge from MURedHawks.com, click here...


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BGSU Challenge Previews

Junior distance runner Rachel Patterson and Head Coach Kelly Phillips preview the 2011 BGSU Challenge...

Watch Rachel here...

Watch Coach Phillips here...


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2011 BGSU Challenge Preview

Be sure to visit our Facebook site tomorrow...Head Coach Kelly Phillips will be stopping by to preview the 2011 BGSU Challenge!


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Patterson Picked to Make Big Impact in 2011

Rachel Patterson, fresh off of her appearance at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, was picked by the readers of the MUTF blog to make the biggest impact in 2011!

Patterson edged senior Katie Lenahan, who looks to improve in her specialty- the 800m Run- in 2011.

(1st) Rachel Patterson
(2nd) Senior Katie Lenahan
(3rd) Junior Diona Graves
(4th) Senior Kelley Miller
(5th) Sophomore Layne Baggett


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Have You Voted?

Tell us who you think will make the biggest impact for the RedHawks in 2011!

Vote above...


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The RedHawks are...

Back! Classes start today...

Also, be sure to vote in our newest poll (see above)!


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Mirochna Provides Top Moment of 2010

Congratulations to Amanda Mirochna...Mirochna's Back-to-Back MAC Championships in the Steeplechase was voted the Top Miami Track & Field Moment of 2010!

Mirochna's "repeat" performance edged out Rachel Patterson's Indoor School Record in the 5000m Run, and the 4x400m Relay's Outdoor School Record...


(1st) Mirochna's Back-to-Back MAC Championships in 3000m Steeplechase
(2nd) Patterson's School Record in Indoor 5000m Run
(3rd) 4x400m Relay Team's School Record
(4th) 8 MAC Athlete-of-the-Week Honors
(5th) Miller's MAC Championships in the 1500m Run/Mile Run


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1 Week!

1 Week until the RedHawks return for the 2011 season!


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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Miami Track & Field!

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4 More Weeks

4 more weeks until the 1st meet of 2011!


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Track & Field Camp

Miami Track & Field will be hosting our 2011 Track & Field Camp in June 2011...check it out here...



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Last Day of Exams

Last Day of Exams!

3 weeks until the 2011 season resumes!


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Last Day of Classes

Last day of classes for the RedHawks...Good Luck w/ Finals!


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REDHAWK RECAP

Junior Diona Graves runs one of the fastest 60m Dash times in Miami Track & Field history...7.52

Layne Baggett runs 8.85 in the 60m Hurdles- over .2 faster than she ran in the same meet last year...AND, she also races her way into the Miami Track & Field Top 10 in the 60m Dash...7.79.

Freshman Erica Mudd nearly sets a new PR in her 1st collegiate meet.

Senior Hope Alexander jumps nearly 2 ft. farther than in the same meet last year.

RedHawks Dominate Sprints at Oiler Opener

Junior Diona Graves dominated the field in the 60m Dash, and sophomore Katie Scannell captured her 1st collegiate victory in the 400m Dash to help the RedHawks run away with the sprinting events at the Oiler Opener.


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Oiler Opener Previews

Junior Sprinter Diona Graves and Head Coach Kelly Phillips preview the 2010 Oiler Opener...


Watch Diona here...

Watch Coach Phillips here...


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'HAWK HIGHLIGHTS - 2009 Oiler Opener

Watch as Ashley Zaper clears 5' 8" (a new PR) at the 2009 Oiler Opener...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWcPBmuoJ0

And...read the MURedHawks.com review here...


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Post-Fall Track Testing

Congratulations to Layne Baggett (Winner, Standing Triple Jump) and Diona Graves (Winner, Standing Long Jump)...both were repeat winners from our Pre-Fall Track Testing in August!

Results
Standing Triple Jump
1) Baggett - 9.86m (prev. 9.75m)
2) Mudd - 9.84m (prev. 9.59m)
3) Hughey - 9.54m (prev. 8.77m)

Standing Long Jump
1) Graves - 2.62m (prev. 2.52m)
2) Wikar - 2.60m (prev. 2.35m)
3) A. Johnson - 2.58m (prev. 2.43m)

Reviews & Highlights

A NEW Feature will debut on Wednesday...reviews & highlights from the previous season.

So...Look for a review/highlight of the 2009 Findlay Oiler Opener on Wednesday!


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1st Week of...

...the Track & Field Season!!!


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That 'Hawk Is...

Junior Samantha Gable!

Congrats to last week's 'Hawk, Ashley Zaper, for guessing correctly...


In a recent interview, here's what Samantha had to say:

MUTF: How'd you decide on Miami?
SG: I chose Miami because I loved the campus and the great academics. I also loved the track team, obviously :)

MUTF: What advice would you have for someone who is considering becoming a part of the Miami Track & Field family?
SG: Miami has great academics, and the team is really close...plus track is really fun!!

MUTF: What do you do in your free time?
SG: I love reading, and spending time with family and friends.

MUTF: What do you enjoy most about Miami?
SG: I love that Oxford is a small town, and I love how close the team is... and I love how beautiful the campus is!

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for "Name That 'Hawk"...


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Can You Name That 'Hawk?

This Week's 'Hawk...
-Competed in the 2009 USATF Junior National Championships
-Studies Early Childhood Education, and loves working with children
-Is roommates with one of the fastest RedHawks

Tune in Wednesday to learn the identity of this 'Hawk, plus see an in-depth interview with her.


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That 'Hawk Is...

Redshirt freshmen Ashley Zaper!

Congrats to proud alum Kristen Mathews for guessing correctly...she now takes a 3-pt. lead in the race to become the "Best RedHawk Fan".


In a recent interview, here's what Ashley had to say:

MUTF: How'd you decide on Miami?
AZ: I really liked the size of the campus, and the school in general. Plus, the track program is great...with our coaches, our program is in a good position. We have a strong team all around.

MUTF: What advice would you have for someone who is considering becoming a part of the Miami Track & Field family?
AZ: Our team, and our coaches, have great relationships with one another. And, that leads to better performances and training. Plus, the campus is gorgeous!

MUTF: What do you do in your free time?
AZ: I like to snowboard, but I also enjoy all watersports. I like spending a lot of time with teammates and friends...

MUTF: What do you enjoy most about Miami?
AZ: Being on the track team...going to practice (and meets) breaks up my academic life. I can't imagine having nothing to do all day but study...haha. Plus, the people here are great.

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for "Name That 'Hawk"...


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Can You Name That 'Hawk?

This Week's 'Hawk...
-Posted a career-best of 5' 8" in the High Jump last year- an improvement of over 3"!!!
-Studies Exercise Science...
-Has a twin sister...

Tune in Wednesday to learn the identity of this 'Hawk, plus see an in-depth interview with her.


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