4 Razorbacks qualify for World Championships in long jump
A total of seven Razorbacks placed among the top three in a pair of national championship meets to potentially compete in the World Athletics Championships later this summer. Three Razorbacks qualified from the Jamaican Championships in Kingston.
Razorbacks involved in various national championships in July
Arkansas men will have a combined crew of 26 Razorbacks, alums and athletes with ties to the program competing in various national championships in July
Jordan West breaks UA shot put record on three-event day
A shot put school record in Jordan West’s third throwing event of the day produced one of many highlights in Friday’s Trackwired Arkansas Grand Prix at John McDonnell Field.
Razorbacks, Arkansas alums featured in Trackwired Grand Prix
John McDonnell Field will host the Trackwired Arkansas Grand Prix on Friday, June 23, as a mix of current Razorbacks and Arkansas alums are entered in several events.
LaQuan Nairn wins Bermuda long jump title on final leap
A final round leap of 27 feet, 3.75w inches (8.32) moved Arkansas alum LaQuan Nairn from third to first to claim the long jump title at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix held at Flora Duff Stadium on Sunday.
Arkansas Twilight wraps up home meet schedule for No. 2 Razorbacks
In hosting the Arkansas Twilight on Friday, May 5, the final home meet of the season will serve as the final competition for the No. 2 Razorbacks prior to the SEC Championships the following week. Arkansas seniors will be recognized prior to the start of the running events.
No. 1 Razorbacks compete at LSU Invitational
Visiting the venue that will host the SEC Outdoor Championships in a couple of weeks, the No. 1 Razorbacks will compete in the LSU Invitational on Saturday at Bernie Moore Stadium.
Ralford Mullings wins discus with 200-5 toss
Razorback thrower Ralford Mullings won the Stanford Invitational discus with a winning mark of 200 feet, 5 inches (61.09) on Friday afternoon at Cobb Track and Angell Field.
Arkansas alums compete in USATF Indoor Championships
The USATF Indoor Championships, being held in the Albuquerque Convention Center this weekend, will include seven Arkansas alums along with a couple of athletes who train in Fayetteville. Katie Izzo is part of the United States team competing at World Athletics Cross Country Championships.
Razorbacks speed on display at Arkansas Invitational
Speed was on display with new Razorbacks during the Arkansas Invitational as a trio of sprinters set all-time top five marks in the 300m and 600m. In the mile, a sub-4-minute time was the award for Lexington Hilton in register a victory.
Arkansas Invitational opens indoor season for Razorbacks
A new season starts this Friday with the Arkansas Invitational at the Randal Tyson Track Center, and the Arkansas squad will feature plenty of new faces making their Razorback debut.
Ryan Crouser improves world lead for USATF shot put title
Competing in his home state often brings out the best in Ryan Crouser, a volunteer assistant with the Razorbacks, and he delivered once again on Friday with a winning mark of 75 feet, 10.25 inches (23.12) to better field by nearly 10 full inches.
Trio of National Championship meets for Arkansas crew
This week is national championship time for 21 athletes affiliated with the Arkansas men’s program. Competition will include the United States, Canada, and Jamaica Championships with World Championship berths on the line.
Razorbacks host Twilight, USATF Combined Events Championships
The Razorbacks finish the regular season on Friday with the Arkansas Twilight, which will include a senior recognition, while John McDonnell Field also serves as host of the USATF Combined Events Championships this weekend on Friday and Saturday.
Alum Laquan Nairn claims Mt. SAC Relays long jump title on last leap
Arkansas alum Laquan Nairn, representing the Bahamas in the USATF Golden Games as part of the Mt. SAC Relays on Saturday, claimed the long jump title with a last round leap of 26 feet, 11.75 inches (8.22) with a legal wind reading of 2.0 mps.
Sullins runner-up, Ryer sets career best in McDonnell Invitational hammer
The men’s hammer was the featured event on the opening day of the John McDonnell Invitational. Arkansas alum Erich Sullins placed second while Razorback Ben Ryer established a pair of career-best throws in moving to No. 3 on the UA all-time list.
Razorbacks host first outdoor meet of season with John McDonnell Invitational
Arkansas hosts the John McDonnell Invitational this Thursday and Friday, April 7-8, with a total of 18 schools scheduled to compete. This will be the first of four outdoor meets the Razorbacks host at John McDonnell Field this season.
Jarrion Lawson wins USATF long jump title in final round
Arkansas alum Jarrion Lawson moved from fourth to first place during the final round of the long jump during the USATF Indoor Championships to secure a spot on Team USA for the upcoming World Indoor Championships.
Arkansas alums contend for World Indoor team at US Champs
A mix of Arkansas alums and professional athletes training in Fayetteville are entered in this weekend’s USATF Indoor Championships, which are being held in The Podium on Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27.