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Rising junior Eze Chukwuezi (left) and Parley Hannan '20 (right) earned All-American honors in wrestling and indoor track and field despite their national championships being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Bombers earn All-American status despite coronavirus cancellations

By Dani Pluchinsky, Senior Writer • July 12, 2020
Several coaches associations have altered their normal All-American criteria to honor all student-athletes whose national championships were canceled.
Freshman Moriah Byrd prepares to compete in the shot put event of the pentathlon.

Multi athletes mix it up across many events

By Dani Pluchinsky • March 5, 2020
Athletes on Ithaca College's men's and women's track and field teams describe what it is like training for the pentathlon and heptathlon events.
From left, senior Kendall Wellauer and sophomore Logan Bruce are both currently qualified for the indoor national championship and will aim to continue their success outdoors.

Women’s track team aiming for the podium at nationals

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
The women's track and field team is hoping to carry over its success from the indoor track and field season to the outdoor track.
Sophomore runner Katelyn Hutchison competes in the 200-meter dash at the Bomber Invitational on Feb. 1 in Glazer Arena.

Sophomore sprinter rises to the top in breakthrough season

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • February 27, 2020
Sophomore sprinter Katelyn Hutchison is currently ranked No. 1 in the country in the 400-meter dash after failing to break the top 50 last season.
Senior Parley Hannan takes the lead against her competitors in a tri-meet against The College at Brockport and SUNY Oneonta in Glazer Arena.

Women’s track and field dominates in national rankings

By Tyler Evans • February 11, 2020
The Bombers women’s track and field team competes against some of the best athletes in Division III in practice everyday.
Junior pole vaulter Julia Nomberg works on technique with the help of pole vault coach Matt Scheffler.

Pole vault coach builds powerhouse program at college

By Dani Pluchinsky • February 6, 2020
Matt Scheffler has coached several All-Americans since becoming the pole vaulting coach at Ithaca College.
Several members of the women's track and field team enjoy board games and snacks while bonding in upperclassmen housing during winter break.

Women’s track and field bonds in upperclassmen housing

By Lauren White • January 22, 2020
Ithaca College's women's track and field team upholds its tradition of underclassmen staying in upperclassmen housing over winter break.
Sophomore Logan Bruce hurdles during a practice in Glazer Arena. Bruce competes in the pentathlon and competed at the NCAA championships last season.

Women’s track and field strives for the national title

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College women's track and field team has set its sights on achieving the ultimate goal — a national championship team title.
Athletes from the Ithaca College men's and women's track and field teams participate in a yoga session with instructor Melissa Weiner on Sept. 10.

Athletes namaste in shape with yoga cross-training

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Editor • September 12, 2019
Several Ithaca College varsity athletic teams utilize yoga-based cross-training programs to strengthen both their minds and bodies.
Britney Swarthout '19

Women’s track and field plan to continue indoor momentum

By Audrey Gamble and Lauren White • February 28, 2019
The women's track and field team will attempt to defend their outdoor Liberty League title and bring a large group to the NCAA Championships.
Wrestling head coach Marty Nichols observes his team during a match against Wilkes University on Feb. 8. Nichols was a three-time All-American at Ithaca College and graduated in 1990.

Former Bombers develop new generation of athletes

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
Ithaca College has a strong alumni presence within the athletic department, including having five alumni who are current varsity coaches.
Senior track captain Jordan Beckley has competed in sprint events and the long jump for the Blue and Gold over her four years and is excited about what is to come for the team.

Senior captain discusses journey on track and field team

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 12, 2019
Jordan Beckley, a senior captain of the women's track and field team, sat down with Sports Editor Jack Murray to discuss her outlook for the season.
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