2011-12 Women's Track and Field News

Oilers Earn Academic Honors
Oilers Earn Academic Honors

July 26, 2012

The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their annual academic all-American awards on July 26 and the Oilers women's track squad made the list with a 3.36 GPA.

Oilers Have 5 Earn All-Academic Honors from USTFCCCA
Oilers Have 5 Earn All-Academic Honors from USTFCCCA

July 25, 2012

The University of Findlay women’s track and field team had five individuals capture United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic awards for the 2011-12 campaign.

Oilers Represent Track and Field Team Well at Several Events
Oilers Represent Track and Field Team Well at Several Events

July 17, 2012

Several past and present members of the Oilers track and field teams competed in multiple events recently at the Aileen Meagher Track Classic and also in Toronto, Ontario.

Vicars, Rowland and Charnigo Win at Moncton
Vicars, Rowland and Charnigo Win at Moncton

July 05, 2012

Several past and present members of the Oilers track and field team competed in the Moncton Hub City Classic in Canada on Thursday, July 5.

Charnigo Places 26th in 1,500-meter at Olympic Trials
Charnigo Places 26th in 1,500-meter at Olympic Trials

June 29, 2012

Former Oilers runner Stephanie Charnigo finished 26th in the 1,500-meter run at the Olympic Trials on Thursday, June 28 in Eugene, Ore.

Clay, Charnigo Run at Olympic Trials
Clay, Charnigo Run at Olympic Trials

June 22, 2012

Former standout Stephanie Charnigo placed 23rd in the 800-meter run at the Olympic Trials on Friday, June 22 in Eugene, Ore.

Rowland Finishes 16th in Hammer at Olympic Trials
Rowland Finishes 16th in Hammer at Olympic Trials

June 21, 2012

Jessica Rowland finished 16th in the hammer throw at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, which are being hosted in Eugene, Ore.

Oilers Will be Well Represented at Olympic Trials
Oilers Will be Well Represented at Olympic Trials

June 19, 2012

The University of Findlay men's and women's track teams will be well represented at the 2012 Olympic Trials as past and present athletes will be competing in the event, which is slated to take place June 21-25 and June 28-July 1 in Eugene, Ore.

Oilers Place 13th at National Championship
Oilers Place 13th at National Championship

May 26, 2012

Raven Clay finished as the runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles after crossing the finish line in 13.06 to earn All-American honors for the Oilers.

Clay Breaks School Record, Runs 5th Fastest Time in NCAA DII History
Clay Breaks School Record, Runs 5th Fastest Time in NCAA DII History

May 25, 2012

Senior Raven Clay led the Oilers by shattering a school record in the 100-meter hurdles.

Rowland Finishes 2nd in Hammer at Nationals
Rowland Finishes 2nd in Hammer at Nationals

May 24, 2012

Jessica Rowland led the way with a runner-up finish in the hammer throw as she recorded a toss of 197’11, earning All-American honors in the process.

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

May 21, 2012

Both teams will have individuals competing at the 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship, which is scheduled to take place on May 24-26 in Pueblo, Colo.

Oilers Will Be Well Represented at National Championship
Oilers Will Be Well Represented at National Championship

May 15, 2012

The men’s team, who is ranked tenth in the nation, will send ten individuals to the event while the women’s squad, ranked 22nd nationally, will send two.

Multiple Oilers Earn All-Region Honors
Multiple Oilers Earn All-Region Honors

May 15, 2012

The top five from each region in individual events and each member of a relay ranked in the region’s top three earned the all-region distinction for the 2012 outdoor season.

Oilers Compete at GVSU and Georgia Tech
Oilers Compete at GVSU and Georgia Tech

May 12, 2012

Several members of The University of Findlay men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams competed at the Georgia Tech Invitational and Grand Valley State Lance Chance on Saturday, May 12.

Oilers Have Big Day At Cardinal Twilight
Oilers Have Big Day At Cardinal Twilight

May 11, 2012

The University of Findlay men and women's track and field teams competed in split meet action at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, and at the Cardinal Twilight Classic in Louisville, Ky.