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Heptathletes endure events’ physical demands

During this spring season, the multi-event athletes on the women’s track and field team have relied on their camaraderie and athletic versatility to overcome the strenuous challenges of the heptathlon.

Squad shifts to individual focus for regional and national championships

From left, senior Becca Coffman and junior Cassandra Clark sprint in a relay race during practice Tuesday on the track in Butterfield Stadium.

The women’s track and field team is looking to capitalize on its renewed focus toward individual results from the team-oriented regular season in order to bring home another Empire 8 Conference Championship crown this weekend.

Creating her escape

Senior thrower Kate Middleton works on a project made of steel wire and rotating wheels that move magnets during her advanced sculpture class Monday in Ceracche Center.

When senior thrower Kate Middleton finished a sculpture of herself in an intermediate sculpture class, she felt satisfied knowing she had conveyed her physical and psychological self in a creative work of art.

Paying it forward

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When junior hurdler Tammia Hubbard forgot to wear her lucky wristband before competing in the Denault Invitational on Feb. 18 at Cornell University, she said she felt completely lost.

Women’s Track and Field: Competitors strive to fill big shoes

Freshman Gena Bradshaw competes in a relay race during an indoor season meet in Glazer Arena. The Bombers open their season at the Coastal Carolina Invitational on March 16 and 17.

After a strong regular season, a record-setting post season, and a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships, the women’s track and field team has a lot of hype to follow up on during the spring season.

Bombers claim fifth straight title

Senior Lindsay Johnston lands in the pit Tuesday during the Cornell University/SUNY-Cortland/Mohawk Valley Community College meet at the Robert J. Kane Sports Complex at Cornell.  ZAC BLITZ/THE ITHACAN

After dominating the Empire 8 championships — in near apocalyptic weather — for the fifth straight year, the women’s track and field team is working toward its next goal — NCAAs.

Heptathletes adjust to added events outdoors

Junior Emma Dewart clears a hurdle at practice Monday at Butterfield Stadium. Dewart, who won the indoor title in the pentathlon this past season, is one of six multi-event athletes on the team. EMILY PARK/THE ITHACAN

While successful track and field athletes are talented at running, jumping or throwing, for heptathletes, it takes the ability to perform at a high level in all three.


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