2011-12 USF Track News

May 17, 2012
Four Dons Qualify for 2012 NCAA Track & Field West Preliminary Round
Four members of the San Francisco Track and Field squad earned selection to the 2012 NCAA West Preliminary Round as announced today. Junior All-American Eva Krchova and senior Nicole Bowler are set to make their record-setting third appearance at the NCAAs, while junior Sophie Curl qualifies for the second straight year and cross country All-American Laura Suur will make her postseason debut.

May 12, 2012
San Francisco Track Sets Four School Records at Big Day at West Coast Invitational
San Francisco track and field enjoyed a record-setting day Saturday at the 2012 West Coast Invitational, hosted by Willamette University. The Dons set no fewer than four program records on a highly successful day, featuring seven wins and eight personal bests.

May 11, 2012
San Francisco Track Set To Conclude Regular Season at West Coast Invitational
San Francisco track and field will conclude the 2012 regular season when it sends a big group to compete in the 2012 West Coast Invitational, hosted by Willamette University Saturday in Salem, OR. Two All-Americans – juniors Eva Krchova and Laura Suur – headline the women’s side along with senior Nicole Bowler who enters the event holding program records in three distances.

May 5, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field at Sacramento State Open – Recap
San Francisco Track and Field competed in one of its final regular season events of the season with a small contingent in action at the 2012 Sacramento State Open Saturday afternoon at Hornet Stadium. Senior Steven Garboden won the men’s 1500, while Alexander Fowler posted a personal best in the javelin on a blustery, windy day in the state capital.

May 3, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Sends Small Contingent to Sacramento Saturday
San Francisco Track and Field will send a small contingent north to compete in the 2012 Sacramento State Open Saturday, May 5 at Hornet Stadium.

April 29, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Wraps Up Busy Weekend in Elite Field at Payton Jordan Sunday
San Francisco Track and Field a busy weekend when it competed in an elite field at the 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational Sunday at Cobb Track and Angell Field. Junior All-American Eva Krchova posted one of the top-10 times turned in by a collegiate athlete in the 3000 steeplechase this season in her 2012 debut in the event.

April 28, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Competes at Brutus Hamilton – Day Two Recap
San Francisco Track and Field wrapped up a successful outing at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational and seniors Nicole Bowler and Steven Garboden provided the exclamation points with two new school records. Bowler posted the fastest time in school history in the 800, while Garboden turned in the Dons’s top time in the mile Saturday at Edwards Stadium.

April 27, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field at Brutus Hamilton – Recap
San Francisco track and field opened a busy weekend on the track Friday in Berkeley in the Open Division of the 2012 Brutus Hamilton Invitational. Junior Laura Suur won the 1500 while freshman Raul Montoya and sophomore Gustavo Mena posted runner-up showings in the men’s 800 and 1500 respectively at Cal’s Edwards Stadium.

April 26, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Competes at Brutus Hamilton & Payton Jordan Invites This Weekend
San Francisco Track and Field concludes a busy month of April with a pair of Bay Area meets this weekend. The Dons will compete in the Brutus Hamilton Invitational Friday and Saturday at Edwards Stadium in Berkeley and then will race in the Payton Jordan at Cobb Track and Angell Field at Stanford on Sunday.

April 21, 2012
San Francisco Track at the Woody Wilson – Recap
San Francisco Track and Field sent a contingent to Davis to compete in the Woody Wilson Saturday hosted by UC Davis at Woody Wilson Stadium. The Dons recorded a handful of personal marks.

April 19, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Competes in 54th Annual Mt. Sac Relays and at Woody Wilson Classic
San Francisco Track and Field will kick off a busy stretch of the 2012 schedule when it competes in the 54th Annual Mt. Sac Relays beginning Thursday afternoon at Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, CA. The Dons also will send a contingent to compete at the Woody Wilson Classic Saturday in a meet hosted by UC Davis.

April 19, 2012
Dons Track & Field – Mt. Sac Relays Recap
San Francisco Track and Field set a new program record and several personal records Thursday in the opening day of the 54th Annual Mt. Sac Relays at Hilmer Lodge Stadium. Senior Jesus Romo set a new program record in the 3000 steeplechase, setting a new school standard for the second time in as many competitions.

April 14, 2012
San Francisco Track Wins Two Events Saturday at Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invite
San Francisco track competed in the 2012 Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invite Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Dons entered a pair of events and won both as junior All-American Eva Krchova won the 1500 in her 2012 debut at 4:23.27, while freshman Sean Gomes captured the 800 title at 1:56.22.

April 13, 2012
Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Rained Out; Moved to Saturday
The University of San Francisco track will send a small, talented contingent to the 2012 Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invite on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Dons will send five student-athletes, headlined by All-American junior Eva Krchova, who will compete in her first track event since competing in the World University Games in China last summer.

April 7, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Sets More PRs and Two School Records Saturday at the Stanford Invitational and at the Chabot Relays
San Francisco freshman Sean Gomes set a school record in the 800 to highlight a solid showing in day two of the 2012 Stanford Invitational at Cobb Track and Angell Field. Gomes turned in a time of 1:52.69, good for a 31st place finish among a strong field, eclipsing the previous mark of 1:52.96 set by Devin Hopkins last season.

April 6, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Sets School Record at the Stanford Invitational
San Francisco’s Jesus Romo set a new school record in the 3000 steeplechase to kick off the first day of the Stanford Invitational Friday at Cobb Track and Angell Field. With a new standard of 9:02.63, Romo finished seventh and beat his own mark of 9:05.79 set last season.

April 5, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Opens Busy Weekend Friday at Stanford Invitational
The University of San Francisco track and field team will split its squad and compete in three events during a busy weekend of action. The Dons open the weekend Friday at the 38th Stanford Invitational and at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival and then will send their field athletes to the Chabot Invitational on Saturday.

March 31, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Competes in 2012 Bulldog Invitational
The University of San Francisco track and field team will travel to the Central Valley on Saturday, March 31 to compete in the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Fresno State. The Dons will take on a solid field in its last meet of the month before embarking on a busy, full schedule of events in April.

March 31, 2012
Fresno State Invitational Canceled
Saturday's Bulldog Invitational at Buchanan High School was canceled due to poor weather conditions. Some field events at Warmerdam Field were attempted before the meet was canceled.

March 24, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Competes in 2012 Johnny Mathis Invitational
The University of San Francisco track team will compete this week in the Johnny Mathis Invitational in San Francisco. Freshman Robert Parker and junior Alex Fowler kick off the action for the Dons on Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM in the men’s javelin. The rest of the squad will compete on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 AM.

March 24, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Finishes Soggy Saturday at Johnny Mathis Invitational
San Francisco Track and Field competed under extremely soggy conditions at the 2012 Johnny Mathis Invitational Saturday at Cox Stadium on the San Francisco State campus. The Dons posted a pair of wins on the day as senior Jesus Romo won the men’s 3000 steeplechase, while senior Nicole Bowler won the women’s 1500.

March 10, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Enjoys Strong Outing at 2012 Aggie Open
San Francisco Track and Field enjoyed a strong day at the 2012 Aggie Open, hosted by UC Davis Saturday. Three Dons posted wins in the event and two more recorded runner-up showings.

March 9, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Competes in Aggie Open Saturday
Dons Look to Continue Strong Start to 2012 Outdoor Season

March 3, 2012
Four School Records Fall as USF Opens Outdoor Track & Field Season
San Francisco track and field closed the 2012 Indoor Season and opened the 2012 Outdoor Track season and on strong notes this weekend. The Dons set four program records, with two coming at the Cal Outdoor Opener and a pair achieved at the UW Last Chance Indoor.

March 2, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Set to Open Outdoor Season Saturday at Cal
San Francisco track and field opens the 2012 Outdoor Track season this weekend at the Cal Outdoor Opener, beginning Saturday at Edwards Stadium in Berkeley. While the bulk of the Dons roster will compete in their first events of the season, senior Nicole Bowler and junior Laura Suur look to qualify for the NCA Indoor Regionals Saturday in the Last Chance Meet in Seattle at Dempsey Indoor.

February 11, 2012
San Francisco Track Competes on Day Two of Husky Classic
San Francisco women’s track complete the final day of the 2012 Husky Classic with a strong showing in the 3k event Saturday afternoon at Dempsey Indoor. Junior Laura Suur and senior Nicole Bowler finished 13th and 14th in the in the event each both seconds shy of toppling the school record in the event.

February 10, 2012
San Francisco Track Competes on Day One of Husky Classic
San Francisco women’s track opened day one of the 2012 Husky Classic with the 5k event Friday night at Dempsey Indoor. Junior Chloe Treleven enjoyed a memorable night shattering her lifetime best by more than 30 seconds finishing in 35th place at 16:57.96 in an exceptional field competing in the Emerald City.

February 9, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Heads to Seattle for Husky Classic
San Francisco travels to Seattle, WA this weekend to compete in the 2012 Husky Classic hosted by the University of Washington at Dempsey Indoor. The Dons will send three representatives to compete in the women’s 5k on Friday evening and three more to participate in the women’s 3k race on Saturday afternoon.

January 28, 2012
Dons Shine At Washington
Senior Nicole Bowler and junior Sophie Curl both shattered their personal records in the mile Saturday afternoon at the 2012 UW Invitational, hosted by the University of Washington at Dempsey Indoor. It was the first meet of the indoor season for USF Track and Bowler and Curl made it memorable.

January 27, 2012
San Francisco Track & Field Opens Indoor Season Saturday in Seattle
San Francisco opens the 2012 Indoor Track and Field season this weekend at the UW Invitational, hosted by the University of Washington at Dempsey Indoor. The Dons will send two representatives to compete in the women’s mile: senior Nicole Bowler and sophomore Sophie Curl.

January 23, 2012
San Francisco Kicks Off 2012 Track & Field Season Celebrating 2011
San Francisco celebrated the accomplishments of a highly successful 2011 track and field campaign with its annual awards banquet Thursday. The event served as the unofficial kick-off for the 2012 track and field season for the Dons.

October 24, 2011
2011 Tom Caruso Race Results
San Francisco Cross Country and Track hosted the annual Tom Caruso Run on a beautiful Sunday morning at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. More than 140 participated in the event including representatives from several Dons athletic programs.

October 19, 2011
Sign Up Now For The 2011 Tom Caruso Run
Join us for this beautiful run through picturesque Golden Gate Park. This race features a paved, flat course along JFK Drive and Stow Lake. All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, refreshments, and a raffle drawing entry!

September 6, 2011
USF Track & Field Hires Huarte As An Assistant Coach
USF track and field coach Helen Lehman-Winters has added Laura Huarte to her staff as an assistant coach.

September 2, 2011
Nemra To Represent The Marshall Islands In The South Pacific Games
USF junior Haley Nemra will compete for the Marshall Islands in the 2011 South Pacific Games being held in Noumea, New Caledonia.

May 24, 2012 Track & Field at NCAA West Preliminaries @ Austin, TX

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May 25, 2012 Track & Field at NCAA West Preliminaries @ Austin, TX

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May 26, 2012 Track & Field at NCAA West Preliminaries @ Austin, TX

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June 6, 2012 Track & Field at NCAA Championship Finals @ Des Moines, Iowa

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June 7, 2012 Track & Field at NCAA Championship Finals @ Des Moines, Iowa

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April 1, 2012 Dons Get Swept By Waves
February 14, 2012 Remembering Pete Newell
January 28, 2012 Dons Win Spring Opener 7-0
January 28, 2012 Dons Shine At Washington
January 19, 2012 Dons Fall To Waves In Malibu
November 15, 2011 This Week in Dons Basketball
November 15, 2011 Fall World Series Tied Up 2-2
November 8, 2011 Week in Review - 11/8
October 24, 2011 2011 Tom Caruso Race Results
October 16, 2011 Dons Fall At No. 13 Broncos
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