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Track and Field

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...

LSU sophomore Rodney Brown throws a spot on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 during the LSU Twilight Meet at the Carl Maddox Field House.

Rodney Brown earns SEC Athlete of the Week honors

By Jacob Hamilton March 24, 2015

LSU track and field senior thrower Rodney Brown was named the Southeastern Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week after opening the outdoor season with an NCAA-leading discus throw at the Louisiana...

Former LSU All-American Bobby Lowther dead at 91

By NOLA.com March 24, 2015

LSU's only two sport first team All-American died yesterday in Alexandria, Louisiana, at the age of 91.  Lowther received those honors in 1946 in basketball and track and field and was elected into...

LSU javelin throwers dominate day one of Louisiana Classics

March 21, 2015

Junior Mayme Cook led the LSU track and field teams in their first meet of the outdoor season Friday by winning the javelin title and recording her personal best throw at the Louisiana Classics in Lafayette. Cook...

LSU junior sprinter Trevor Sansone competes Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

LSU track and field teams prepare for first outdoor meet

By Jacob Hamilton March 19, 2015

Just one week after wrapping up the 2015 indoor season at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the LSU men’s and women’s track and field teams are starting the outdoor season...

LSU freshman Nataliyah Friar competes in the triple jump event Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

LSU long jumper Nataliyah Friar looks to take next step in career

By Mario Jerez March 18, 2015

Sophomore Nataliyah Friar has become one of the elite long jumpers in the nation for the LSU women’s track and field team. She heads into her second outdoor season fresh off a bronze medal at the...