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In recent years, the track and field and softball programs at Ithaca College have developed partnerships with Cornell University athletics. During the 2023–2024 academic year, both the track and field team and the softball team competed against Cornell.

Athletic programs forge relationships across the hill with Cornell University

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Ithaca College and Cornell University are not only united by location but also through sports. Over the decades, the track and field and softball programs of both Ithaca and Cornell have formed interdependent relationships that benefit both schools through facility usage and inter-division competition. 
From left, senior Justin Showstead and senior Andy Frank look to bring their senior leadserhsip to the team and help send multiple members of the team to the NCAA Divison III indoor track and field championship.

Men’s track and field team sprinting for the top of the Liberty League

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor • November 9, 2022
Following a second-place overall finish in the 2022 Liberty League Indoor Track and Field Championships, the Ithaca College men’s track and field team has its eyes set on the top of the mountain.
From left, junior runner Allura Leggard, freshman football player Daniel Hutchinson, and senior swimmer Angelina Domena all struggled with their mental health after suffering serious injuries from their respective sports.

Healing Mind and Body: Injured athletes struggle with mental health

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • September 18, 2019
Student-athletes struggle to manage their mental health while recovering from serious physical injuries.
Jake Dombek '19

Men’s track and field has high potential for outdoor season

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
The men's track and field team will look to continue its success with a strong foundation of returners and a talented freshman class.
Freshman runner Stephanie Behrans goes through her warmups during practice Jan. 21. Behrans also considered running at the University of Vermont, a Division I program.

Women’s track and field benefits from strong freshman class

By Willy Wright, Staff Writer • January 22, 2019
The Ithaca College women's track and field team has added a plethora of talented freshman who have stepped up to lead the Bombers to early success.
Senior Sara Garvey races in the 60-meter dash in the Greg Page Relays on Dec. 3 in Glazer Arena. She placed 33rd in the event.

Senior runner returns to track after battling cancer

By Vinica Weiss, Senior Writer • December 7, 2016
Ithaca College senior Sara Garvey was cleared to compete in January and is back on the track training full time.
Freshman Patrick Robertson races in the men's distance medley relay at the Greg Page Relays on Dec. 3 in the Glazer Arena.

IC track and field teams open season at Greg Page Relays

By James Murphy, Staff Writer • December 4, 2016
The Ithaca College track and field teams competed at the Greg Page Relays held in the Glazer Arena on Dec. 3.
Freshman Emily Altchiler competes against Rensselear Polytechnic Institute on Oct. 29 in the Athletics and Events Center. The women's swimming and diving team will host the Bomber Invitational on Dec. 2–4 .

Weekend preview: IC winter sport teams reach midseason

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016
The Ithaca College swimming and diving and track and field teams both host home meets this weekend.
Women's indoor track and field aims to return to nationals

Women’s indoor track and field aims to return to nationals

By Sarah Resman, Staff Writer • November 9, 2016
Two individuals won NCAA National Outdoor Championship titles in May. Now, the women's indoor track and field team is hoping to build on their success.
Junior pole vaulter Katherine Pitman competes Feb. 6 during the Bomber Invitational & Multi. She won the national title and broke the national record May 26.

Junior pole vaulter leaps into the Bombers’ record books

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016
Junior pole vaulter Katherine Pitman has broken the Ithaca College pole vaulting record twice this season along the way to her No. 2 national ranking in the event.

Track and Field has successful showing at Greg Page Relays

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • December 7, 2015
The Track and Field team had 12 individuals and one relay qualify for Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference standards.
Junior pole vaulter Daniel Drill goes over bar during the Ithaca Invitational Feb. 7 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Men’s indoor track and field seeks return to top at States

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015
The men's track and field team hopes to have a successful run to States and the Empire 8 Conference Championship after placing second at both meets last season.
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