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Track and Field

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LSU track and field’s Martin progresses during sophomore season

By Mario Jerez April 22, 2015

Sophomore Jada Martin is sprinting her way into the NCAA’s elite class in her second year with the Lady Tigers. The nation’s fifth-ranked athlete in the women’s 100-meter dash is looking...

LSU junior Fitzroy Dunkley claps after finishing first with a time of 46.55 on the men Men 400 Meter Dash during the 2015 LSU Invitational Battle on the Bayou on Saturday, April 4, 2015, in the Bernie Moore Stadium.

LSU track athlete Dunkley flourishes in transition from jumper to sprinter

By Jacob Hamilton April 21, 2015

LSU junior sprinter Fitzroy Dunkley is used to being out of his comfort zone. The Trelawny, Jamaica, native emerged as one of the top high jump and triple jump prospects in Jamaica during high school,...

Vernon Norwood, senior sprinter

LSU track and field’s Norwood earns NCAA weekly honors

By Jacob Hamilton April 21, 2015

LSU track and field senior sprinter Vernon Norwood was named the Men's Division I National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association and the Southeastern Conference...

LSU junior sprinter Cyril Grayson runs the men’s 400 Meter Dash during the 2015 LSU Invitational Battle on the Bayou on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Bernie Moore Stadium.

Six LSU track and field athletes crack NCAA top 10 at LSU Alumni Gold Meet

April 19, 2015

Senior Vernon Norwood turned in the NCAA’s fastest time this season in the 400-meter dash as the LSU track and field teams defended their home track with multiple event victories and personal bests...

LSU senior Joshua Thompson runs the men 4x100 meter relay during the 2015 LSU Invitational Battle on the Bayou on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Bernie Moore Stadium.

LSU track and field returns home for Alumni Gold Meet

By Mario Jerez April 16, 2015

The LSU track and field teams will return home to Bernie Moore Track Stadium this weekend for the LSU Alumni Gold meet, starting at 9 a.m tomorrow. The Tigers and Lady Tigers both enter the meet coming...

LSU sophomore runner Blair Henderson walks off the track during the 2015 LSU Invitational Battle on the Bayou on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Bernie Moore Stadium.

Henderson overcomes injuries to set personal best times

By Jacob Hamilton April 15, 2015

Sophomore middle-distance runner Blair Henderson came to LSU with a promising career as one of the premier distance runners in the nation. Texas Christian University nearly lured the Lake Charles, Louisiana,...

LSU junior Quincy Downing competes in the hurdle events Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

LSU senior sprinter, hurdler Downing looks to leave lasting legacy

April 13, 2015

Senior and versatile athlete Quincy Downing looks to leave a strong track and field legacy at LSU. “Whether it’s a record or being an NCAA champion,” Downing said, “I want to leave...

LSU junior sprinter Cyril Grayson runs the men’s 400 Meter Dash during the 2015 LSU Invitational Battle on the Bayou on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Bernie Moore Stadium.

LSU track and field teams dominate at Jim Click Shootout

By Jacob Hamilton April 12, 2015

The LSU men’s and women’s track and field teams placed second and first, respectively, at the Jim Click Shootout at Roy P. Drachman Stadium in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday. The women’s...

Fourteen time All-American, Bennie Brazell, continues his coaching career as LSU track and field sprints and hurles coach.

LSU assistant track coach Brazell mentors sprinters, hurdlers after stellar two-sport career

By Jacob Hamilton March 31, 2015

LSU track and field assistant coach Bennie Brazell always wanted to pass along his experiences to younger athletes. Brazell, one of the most decorated LSU athletes of the 21st century, got his opportunity...

LSU freshman hurdler Daeshon Gordon participates in the hurdle events run on Friday Jan. 9, 2015, inside the Carl Maddox Field House.

LSU track and field athletes Brown, Gordon earn SEC Athlete of the Week honors

By Jacob Hamilton March 31, 2015

LSU senior thrower Rodney Brown was named the Southeastern Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week and freshman hurdler Daeshon Gordon earned SEC Women's Freshman of the Week following their performances...

LSU junior Quincy Downing competes in the hurdle events Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

LSU track and field relay team claims first place at Texas Relays

By Jacob Hamilton March 28, 2015

The LSU men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up the Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday with one event title and six personal bests. The LSU men’s...

LSU junior Quincy Downing competes in the hurdle events Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

LSU track and field teams compete at Texas Relays

By Mario Jerez March 25, 2015

The LSU track and field teams will be in Austin, Texas, this weekend to compete in the 88th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at the University of Texas. LSU enters the meet with the No. 4 men’s team...