Illini Track & Field, Cross Country

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ktal
JKR said:
Building a jumps dynasty. She is the third current student to HJ 1.91, fifth to LJ 6.58 and second to TJ 13.17.
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Seriously. The good news just keeps coming. The coaches are killing it!
 
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Boskydell
Love the signings,but could really use some more distance and middle distance runners if we intend to have viable cross-country teams.
 
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JKR
Boskydell said:
Love the signings,but could really use some more distance and middle distance runners if we intend to have viable cross-country teams.
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Not his focus. Most programs go one of two directions. They either go heavy on distance folks who can double in both track and cross country or they go with sprinters and hurdlers who can also flesh out relays. In his mind he believes that he can win a national championship by focusing on field events because there are fewer schools going after those athletes. He has a natural advantage with events like hammer, weight throw and javelin because he has a strong base internationally where those events are competed more frequently than in the U.S. He has coached for four different countries in the Olympics and other competitions.
 
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Boskydell
JKR said:
Not his focus. Most programs go one of two directions. They either go heavy on distance folks who can double in both track and cross country or they go with sprinters and hurdlers who can also flesh out relays. In his mind he believes that he can win a national championship by focusing on field events because there are fewer schools going after those athletes. He has a natural advantage with events like hammer, weight throw and javelin because he has a strong base internationally where those events are competed more frequently than in the U.S. He has coached for four different countries in the Olympics and other competitions.
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Am aware, and am certainly enjoying our success, but as an old (literally) cross-country runner ( mediocre) my focus has always been on the distance runners. Pretty sure I can adjust.
 
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Illwinsagain
Boskydell said:
Am aware, and am certainly enjoying our success, but as an old (literally) cross-country runner ( mediocre) my focus has always been on the distance runners. Pretty sure I can adjust.
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I am with you, old cross-country runner. I do appreciate the field athletes though.
 
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JKR
Boskydell said:
Am aware, and am certainly enjoying our success, but as an old (literally) cross-country runner ( mediocre) my focus has always been on the distance runners. Pretty sure I can adjust.
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I hear ya. I was weaned on Durkin, Virgin, LaBadie, Brooks, et al, under Weneke. So many good distance men in those days.
 
#20      
Boskydell
JKR said:
I hear ya. I was weaned on Durkin, Virgin, LaBadie, Brooks, et al, under Weneke. So many good distance men in those days.
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Have fond memories of Lee LaBadie tearing up the field after my freshman race in the old central suburban north.
 
#21      
Boskydell
Visiting my wife at the memory home today, and of course the Hallmark station was on; it appears that Jonathan Wells is competing in this incredibly schlock contest to become the new Hallmark Mr Christmas.
 
#22      
KyBourbon
Illinois track and field adds another prominent high jumper, Shaun Miller Jr., to complete his final season.

Miller took home silver at 2024 Big Ten Champs. and was an All-American at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Super excited about track and field this spring. I L L
 

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