2013-14 Track and Field News

Track Completes 2014 National Championship
Track Completes 2014 National Championship

May 24, 2014

The men’s squad placed 11th with a total of 20 points while the women took 52nd with three points.

Welch Takes 2nd at Nationals in Discus
Welch Takes 2nd at Nationals in Discus

May 23, 2014

Junior Justin Welch, who won a national title in the hammer throw yesterday for Findlay, finished as the runner-up in the discus throw

Welch Wins National Title in Hammer Throw
Welch Wins National Title in Hammer Throw

May 22, 2014

Welch, who won an indoor title earlier this year in the weight throw, had a winning throw of 229'01.

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

May 16, 2014

He will throw both the hammer and the discus at the NCAA Championship.

Oilers Track to Send 12 Athletes to Nationals
Oilers Track to Send 12 Athletes to Nationals

May 13, 2014

7 members of the women's team qualified while 5 athletes from the men's team will be making the trip to the national championship.

Men and Women's Track Ranked Nationally
Men and Women's Track Ranked Nationally

May 13, 2014

The men are ranked 13th while the women check in 23rd.

10 Track Athletes Tabbed All-Region
10 Track Athletes Tabbed All-Region

May 12, 2014

The women’s team had six student-athletes earn the honor while the men had four.

Welch Named National Athlete of the Week
Welch Named National Athlete of the Week

May 12, 2014

Welch earned the award by taking first place in the hammer throw at the Toledo Invitational on May 9.

Oilers Wrap Laker Last Chance
Oilers Wrap Laker Last Chance

May 10, 2014

The University of Findlay men and women’s outdoor track and field teams competed at the Laker Last Chance Meet on May 10 in Allendale, Mich.

Welch Has Big Day at Toledo
Welch Has Big Day at Toledo

May 09, 2014

Justin Welch recorded the furthest throw in the nation on Friday.

Oiler Track Finishes Hillsdale Classic
Oiler Track Finishes Hillsdale Classic

May 08, 2014

The University of Findlay men and women’s outdoor track and field teams completed the Hillsdale Classic on May 8 in Hillsdale, Mich.

Men and Women's Track Ranked Nationally
Men and Women's Track Ranked Nationally

May 06, 2014

The men’s team is ranked 15th while the women’s team is currently 22nd in the nation.

Oiler Track Finishes GLIAC Championship
Oiler Track Finishes GLIAC Championship

May 02, 2014

Alex DeVencintis and Alexander Zolotoglavyy took home honors at the meet as they were tabbed the GLIAC Women's and Men’s Field Athlete of the Year.

Findlay Competes on Day 2 of GLIAC Championships
Findlay Competes on Day 2 of GLIAC Championships

May 01, 2014

Alexander Zolotoglavy brings home conference title in long jump.

Welch Takes First on Day 1 of GLIAC Championship
Welch Takes First on Day 1 of GLIAC Championship

April 30, 2014

Justin Welch continued his winning ways, taking the championship with a throw of 69.58m