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CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic

Israel Schill, Hockey Beat Reporter September 29, 2024

Kentucky cross-country traveled to Missouri on Friday to compete in the Gans Creek Classic where Kentucky sophomore Ed Bird took home his first win of his collegiate career, finishing first in the men’s...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky track and field wraps up regular season with new records

Jack Spurgeon, Reporter February 11, 2024

Kentucky track and field closed out its record-breaking 2024 regular season on a high note this weekend, recording four new personal bests with fourteen Wildcats finishing in the top 10. The Wildcats...

A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial

Ian Alvano, Reporter April 16, 2023

After a couple weeks off, Kentucky track and field was back in action and competing in the Tom Jones Memorial. The action began on Friday, with a group of Wildcats taking charge of their respective competitions.  In...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.

Noah Wehby, Reporter April 3, 2023

Austin, Texas played host to a new collegiate record, as Masai Russell broke the 100-meter hurdles record at the Texas Relays with an impressive time of 12.36 (2.0) seconds, marking the second time she...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky track and field records personal bests at Black and Gold Invitational

Noah Wehby, Reporter March 21, 2023

The Kentucky track and field team opened the outdoor season with 10 new top-10 times and distances to the school’s all-time records at the Black and Gold Invitational in Orlando, Florida.  Over the...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Jordan Anthony (13) makes a heart at UK fans before the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Jordan Anthony and Masai Russell claim silver medals at NCAA Indoors

Ian Alvano, Reporter March 13, 2023

Jordan Anthony and Masai Russell cleaned up at the podium in Albuquerque, New Mexico this past weekend at the NCAA Indoors. Both Anthony and Russell earned silver medals in their respective events. Anthony...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Masai Russell wins gold in hurdles at SEC Indoor Championships

Sebastian Rios, Contributor March 4, 2023

Kentucky track and field finished a successful showcase at the SEC indoor championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, over the weekend. The Wildcats finished the weekend with nine medal winners with four...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky track and field sets season best in Fayetteville

Jack Spurgeon, Reporter February 19, 2023

Kentucky track and field concluded its 2022-23 indoor regular season in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a pair of relay races inside of Randal Tyson Track Center. The womens team started the Cats off,...

Kentucky Wildcats thrower Josh Sobota participates in the 2022 Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Norton HealthCare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky Track and Field competed at Commonwealth Opener.

Photo by Ethan Rand | UK Athletics

Kentucky track and field finds success in both Seattle and Clemson

Ian Alvano, Reporter February 16, 2023

Competing in two events across the country, Kentucky track and field found different ways to win in both. The squad was spread out across two locations this past weekend, one group being at the Tiger...

Kentucky Wildcats senior Keaton Daniel sets a school record in the mens pole vault during the Razorback Invitational track and field meet on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Photo by Maigan Williams | UK Athletics.

Kentucky track and field’s Keaton Daniel soars to new heights

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 13, 2023

Keaton Daniel made his way into the headlines this past season of track and field when he managed to break a school record, that he himself had set, on the pole vault during the the McCravy Memorial meet...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete competing in long jump during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky track and field concludes record-breaking weekend in Fayetteville with several wins

Ian Alvano, Reporter January 29, 2023

Kentucky track and field put up 10 personal bests among several participating colleges at the Razorback Invitational over the weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It all began when Keaton Daniel got the...

Kentucky Wildcats thrower Josh Sobota participates in the 2022 Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Norton HealthCare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky Track and Field competed at Commonwealth Opener.

Photo by Ethan Rand | UK Athletics

Russell breaks collegiate record as Cats shine in Red Raider Open and Vanderbilt Invitational

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter January 22, 2023

Kentucky track and field wrapped up its showings in the Red Raider Open, an all-day event hosted by Texas Tech, and the Vanderbilt Invitational, a multi-event competition held by Vanderbilt, on Saturday.  14...

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