Track and Field
Recent and archived stories about the University of Richmond's men's and women's track and field teams.
Apr 5, 2012, 12:01 am
Women’s track and field striving for more
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After a third place finish in last year’s A-10 Outdoor Championships, Richmond women’s track & field team is working hard to ensure better results this season.

Mar 31, 2011, 2:43 am
Spider of the Week: Amy Van Alstine
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Redshirt senior Amy Van Alstine finished first in 3,000m run at the Fred Hardy Invitational, breaking school, meet and facility records.

Mar 31, 2011, 1:44 am
Peaking in the premier season
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The Fred Hardy Invitational kicked off Richmond’s outdoor track and field season on March 25 and 26 at home in the E. Claiborne Robins Stadium.

Mar 26, 2011, 9:46 pm
Spiders host Fred Hardy Invitational, set records
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The University of Richmond played host to the Fred Hardy Invitational this weekend after a two-year hiatus. The Spiders men’s and women’s track and field teams finished with nine events won.

Mar 2, 2011, 11:23 pm
Andrew Benford races during the men's 3,000-meter run at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (Daniel Petty for the Atlantic 10)
Benford seeks track and field NCAA berth
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After a disappointing weekend at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships for the men’s and women’s teams, redshirt senior Andrew Benford is still working to earn a spot at Nationals.

Jan 27, 2011, 12:52 am
Track & field shows signs of early success
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The University of Richmond men’s and women’s track & field started the indoor season building upon the success the cross country teams had in the fall.

Jun 12, 2010, 7:48 pm
Llano is an All-American after NCAA championship race
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Junior Matt Llano finished ninth at the NCAA National Track and Field Championships and earned All-American status. He became the first UR runner in the event since 1978.

Mar 25, 2010, 2:02 am
Track hopes to improve after disappointing winter
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The track teams will look to rebound during the spring following a disappointing showing at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships in February.

Feb 4, 2010, 2:35 am
Indoor track heats up during winter
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Although the track and field teams had to miss last week’s competition, the teams are confident that they can finish among the top-three teams in the A 10.

Jul 30, 2009, 10:02 pm
Andrew Benford U.S. Mountain Running
Benford will compete at Worlds
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Richmond rising senior Andrew Benford raced to a spot on the U.S. Mountain Running team on Sunday, qualifying him to join five other American teammates for the World Championships in Campodolcino, Italy, on Sept. 6.

Recent Photos
Andrew Benford races during the men's 3,000-meter run at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (Daniel Petty for the Atlantic 10)
Andrew Benford U.S. Mountain Running
Nicol Traynor
Nicol Traynor
Andrew Benford and Nicol Traynor
Eliza Morse/The Collegian
Junior Megan Ney practices her high jump at the St. Christopher’s School gym on Tuesday. Ney will compete at the Armory Collegiate Invitational in New York on Friday and Saturday.
Coach Steve Taylor calls out times to the men’s track runners at practice Monday morning. The men’s and women’s teams are preparing for the Hampton University Indoor Invitational this weekend in Hampton, Va. Taylor is optimistic about the women’s chances this season, even though the team is composed of 14 freshmen on a team of 37 athletes.