2012-13 Men's Track and Field News

Vicars Earns 10th Place at USA Track Championship
Vicars Earns 10th Place at USA Track Championship

June 23, 2013

Vicars, part of a talented group of throwers, achieved his placing with a toss of 62’04.

Welch Takes 7th in Hammer Throw at USA Championship
Welch Takes 7th in Hammer Throw at USA Championship

June 22, 2013

Welch had a throw of 221’05 on Friday, June 21 at the event to secure his seventh place finish.

Oilers Track Concludes National Championship
Oilers Track Concludes National Championship

May 25, 2013

Derrick Vicars led the Oilers on the final day, taking second in the shot put with a toss of 62’10.00 to earn All-American honors.

Records Fall for Men's Track at Championship Event
Records Fall for Men's Track at Championship Event

May 24, 2013

The Oilers broke two school records at the second day of the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship.

Vicars Takes 5th in Hammer at Nationals
Vicars Takes 5th in Hammer at Nationals

May 23, 2013

Senior Derrick Vicars led the men’s team on day one, taking fifth in the hammer throw with a toss of 60.96 meters.

Vicars Named Midwest Region Field Athlete of the Year
Vicars Named Midwest Region Field Athlete of the Year

May 20, 2013

The Genoa, Ohio native won a national title last year during the outdoor season in the shot put and was also crowned a national champion in the discus during the 2010 outdoor campaign.

16 Track Members Earn All-Region Honors
16 Track Members Earn All-Region Honors

May 17, 2013

The top five from each region in individual events and each member of a relay ranked in the region's top three have earned the all-region distinction for this season.

Outdoor Track Team Sending 17 to DII Nationals
Outdoor Track Team Sending 17 to DII Nationals

May 14, 2013

The Oilers will send 17 individuals to the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship.

Throwers Compete at GVSU
Throwers Compete at GVSU

May 11, 2013

Several throwers of the Oilers men’s track and field team competed at the GVSU Last Chance Meet, which concluded on Saturday, May 11 in Allendale, Mich.

Throwers In Action At Cardinal Twilight
Throwers In Action At Cardinal Twilight

May 10, 2013

The University of Findlay track and field team had multiple throwers compete at the Cardinal Twilight Classic on Friday, May 10 in Louisville, Ky.

Oilers Complete Dr. Keeler Meet
Oilers Complete Dr. Keeler Meet

May 10, 2013

The University of Findlay men and women's track and field team completed the Dr. Keeler Track & Field Meet on Friday, May 10 in Naperville, Ill.

Showman, Sanders In Action For Oilers
Showman, Sanders In Action For Oilers

May 09, 2013

The University of Findlay men and women’s track and field team completed the Charger Classic on Thursday, May 9 in Hillsdale, Mich.

Oilers Complete Day One Of Hillsdale Classic
Oilers Complete Day One Of Hillsdale Classic

May 08, 2013

The University of Findlay men and women's track and field team completed day one of the Hillsdale Classic on Wednesday May, 8 in Hillsdale, Mich.

Men And Women Take Fourth At GLIAC Championships, Vicars Honored
Men And Women Take Fourth At GLIAC Championships, Vicars Honored

May 03, 2013

The University of Findlay men and women's track and field team completed the GLIAC Championship on Friday, May 3 in Ashland, Ohio.

Track Completes Day Two Of GLIAC Championship
Track Completes Day Two Of GLIAC Championship

May 02, 2013

The University of Findlay men and women’s track and field team completed day two of the GLIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Thursday, May 2 in Ashland, Ohio.