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Ryan Waite: From athlete to coaching Olympians

PARIS—When two friends tease each other, it often ends with some uncomfortable laughter or maybe a punch in the arm.
By Jocelyn Moody
August 07, 2024 12:06 PM
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James Corrigan's journey to become an Olympian

James Corrigan’s journey to become an Olympian
By Jocelyn Moody
July 01, 2024 12:00 AM
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BYU Alum Courtney Wayment Becomes an Olympian

BYU alum Courtney Wayment qualified to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as she placed second in the USATF Olympic Trials on Thursday night at Hayward Field.
By Kenady Clark
June 28, 2024 12:00 AM
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Kenneth Rooks: Qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Defying all odds and beating favored opponents, BYU runner Kenneth Rooks placed first in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Sunday night to qualify for the Paris Olympics during the U.S. Olympic Trials.
By Jocelyn Moody
June 28, 2024 12:00 AM
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Slow and steady wins the race: Lucas Bons’ climb to become one of the top milers in the country

Kelly Clarkson famously sings, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” This could be said for many aspects of life, including sports. One athlete familiar with adversity is Lucas Bons, a junior for the BYU men’s track and field team, who battled through countless months of sickness before winning the Championships in March.
By Connor Sexton
June 04, 2024 12:00 AM
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BYU hurdler strives to compete despite setbacks

By Diana Ochulo
February 23, 2022
BYU hurdler Adaobi Tabugbo grew up with five brothers and felt like she always had to be competitive and go the extra mile to be seen. So it was no shocker when she took first place in the 60-meter hurdles and second in the 60-meter dash at theBYU Invitein December while recovering from a hamstring injury.
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BYU track & field showcases speed and strength at Cougar Indoor Invitational

By Jake Roper
January 15, 2022
BYU track & field showcases speed and strength at Cougar Indoor Invitational
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BYU Track and Field runs away with record meet

February 25, 2020
Several BYU athletes broke school and personal records during the first indoor track and field invitational of the 2020 season.
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Dustin Williams selected as head athletic trainer for track and field in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

December 6, 2019
Athletes aren’t the only people who are selected to represent their countries in the Olympic Games; athletic trainers must qualify and apply before they are selected for a spot on an Olympic medical staff team — a behind-the-scenes position that cares for athletes and their bodies day and night during the Olympics.
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Clayton Young — NCAA champion

By Aaron Fitzner
June 12, 2019
Clayton Young holds his NCAA Championship trophies on the BYU outdoor track. Young received trophies for his first-place finish in the 10K and sixth-place finish in the 5K. (Aaron Fitzner)
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Track and field participates in NCAA championships, captures 10k national title

By Aaron Fitzner
June 10, 2019
Clayson Shumway competes in the steeplechase at the NCAA track and field championships. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
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Clayton Young wins NCAA national title in the 10,000-meter

By Aaron Fitzner
June 6, 2019
Conner Mantz, Clayton Young and Connor McMillan stop for a picture after the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 9. The trio of runners finished first, third and fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 10,000-meter event. (BYU Photo)
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Track and Field set for NCAA Championships

By Aaron Fitzner
May 30, 2019
Whittni Orton finds herself among the pack in the 1500 meter during the NCAA West Preliminaries. (BYU Photo)
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Track and Field receives multiple All-America honors

April 1, 2019
Senior Clayton Young runs the 5000m at the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 8. (BYU Photo)
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BYU sisters reunite on track team

March 25, 2019
Lauren Ellsworth remembers the last time she ran a relay race with her sister, Alena, before attending BYU.
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15 BYU athletes head to track and field nationals

By Caleb Turner
June 5, 2018
'We're very excited about the direction we're headed in,' coach Ed Eyestone said. 'Our athletes came out and performed at a very high level. Now we're just hoping to go to the big dance and score as many points as we can.'
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BYU track and field hosts final meet before NCAA competition

By Caleb Turner
May 15, 2018
BYU track and field entered its Last Chance Meet on May 11–12, the men ranked No. 7 and the women No. 36. This was the last meet for both teams before they head to the NCAA West Preliminary, which runs May 24–26 in Sacramento, California.
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