Track & Field

EMU crowned men’s and women’s MAC indoor track and field champions

The Eastern Michigan University men's and women's track and field teams secured the MAC Indoor Championships behind Magnusson's historic day. 

EMU track and field's men win four events; women place eight top-three finishes at Silverston Invitational

The EMU men's and women's indoor track and field team competed at the Silverston Invitational where 10 Eagles earned personal bests. 

Newlyn Stephenson wins weight throw at GVSU Big Meet

The Eastern Michigan men's and women's track and field team competed at GVSU on Friday, Feb. 17, where Newlyn Stephenson won weight throw and the team saw seven top-10 finishes 

EMU track and field teams cap off good day in Bowling Green and Ann Arbor

Former eagle Donald Scott finishes sixth at World Athletics Championships

Donald Scott is an eight-time MAC champion from EMU and placed sixth in the triple jump at the World Athletics Championship.

EMU track and field earn podium finishes at MAC Outdoor Championships

The Eastern Michigan University track and field team competed at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships from Thursday, May 12, through Saturday, May 14 at Kanley Track & Field Complex in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Eagles produced wins in five events on the final day, cementing the men’s team second place finish with 155 points and the women’s third place finish with 108 points. Kent State took home the men’s title as they produced 196 points in the event. Akron took home the women’s title, tallying 124 points.

EMU track and field conclude regular season at University of Michigan's Len Paddock Open

The Eastern Michigan University track and field team finished the 2022 regular season at the University of Michigan’s Len Paddock Open on Saturday, May 7. The Eagles won the men’s and women’s triple jump, as senior Baboucar Sallah-Mohammed produced a 14.85m jump, and fellow classmate Alisha St. Louis produced a jump of 11.79m. Sophomore Ousman Kamara tallied another victory for the Eagles in the high jump with a 2.00m. 

Eastern Michigan University Track and Field break over five records at Jesse Owens Classic

 Eastern Michigan’s track & field program headed to Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23. Kadian Clarke recorded a toss of 60.77m in the hammer throw making her the only person in EMU history to surpass 60 meters. 

Newlyn Stephenson joins top five throwers in EMU's record book at the Tennessee Relays

The Eastern Michigan University track & field team competed at the Tennessee Relays on April 7 through April 9 at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium. On the first day, junior Newlyn Stephenson and sophomore Miranda Cadwell highlighted the day, both achieving top-10 performances for the program. Stephenson threw a personal-best throw of 64.36m, topping his previous record of 63.97m.

EMU track and field competes in Golden Grizzlies Invitational

On April 8-9, some members EMU track and field participated in the Golden Grizzlies Invitational in Rochester, MI. Chevonne Wheeler and Maleah Scott competed in their first collegiate heptathlon over the weekend.

Kadian Clarke beats EMU shot put record at Spartan Invitational

Eastern Michigan University’s track team traveled to East Lansing on April 1 to compete in the two-day Spartan Invitational. During day one of the Spartan Invitationals, the eagles' throwers had a solid showing with an individual first-place performance, two-second place performances, and two new personal records for additional eagle teammates.

EMU Track & Field concludes first outdoor meets of the season at Raleigh Relays and Hurricane Collegiate Invitational

The Eastern Michigan University track and field team competed in North Carolina at the Raleigh Relays on March 24-26, and also in Coral Gambles, Florida for the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational on March 26. The program saw many personal-best performances from its members throughout the three-day showdown. 

Taige Bryant receives First-Team All-American as EMU indoor track season comes to a close

On Friday, March 11, Taige Bryant and Newlyn Stephenson competed in the NCAA championship for weight throw. Bryant placed sixth with a throw of 22.21m and Stephenson placed 11th.

Eastern Michigan University track and field teams soar home as back-to-back MAC Indoor Champions

The Eastern Michigan University track and field team competed at the Kent State Field House for the MAC championship on Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26. The mens' team went on to secure its second consecutive MAC championship, as they finished in first place with a score of 166. The womens' team fell short, earning second place with a score of 84.5. Junior Baldvin Magnusson was named MVP, and director and head coach, Sue Parks, was named men's Coach of the Year in the MAC. 

EMU Track & Field finish 1st in Akron Quad Meet

Eastern Michigan track & field claimed victories over Akron and Buffalo at the Akron Quad Meet. Taige Bryant completed a new personal best of 22.85m in the weight throw, ranking second in the nation and first in the MAC.

EMU track & field breaks school record at GVSU Holiday Open

Eastern Michigan track will kickoff the 2021-22 season at the GVSU Holiday Open on Dec.3 Last season the program collected many accolades and saw 14 athletes named All-Americans. 

Spring Sports Recap

The Eastern Michigan women’s golf team tied Ball State for fourth place in the MAC Championships this weekend at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. The men’s team finished in a tie with Nebraska for 10th place out of 13 teams in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The women’s track team competed in the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. from April 18-19.

EMU Track and Field Compete in Tennessee Relays

Eastern Michigan’s men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Tennessee Relays in Knoxville, Tenn. from April 11-13. Derek Ziegenfuss had the best performance from both teams after he shattered EMU’s school record in the javelin throw event on day two of the relays. 

Spring Sports Recap

 The baseball team got the week started for Eastern Michigan athletics as they hosted Northwestern Ohio on Tuesday, March 26. They faced Concordia the following day while the track and field teams participated in four separate events which began on March 28 and ended two days later. 

EMU Track and Field Comeback Falls Short

Eastern Michigan men’s track and field finished in second place with 153.5 points in the final day of the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in Kent, Ohio.