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Ithaca College track and field and cross country hold annual alumni events multiple times per year. The upcoming Boston University Valentine Invitational on Feb. 9 will mark another event that will bring alumni and current athletes together.

Alumni outreach keeps track and field running

By Julia Wallace, Staff Writer • February 8, 2024
Ithaca College prides itself on alumni relations years after a student graduates. The college hosts annual alumni weekends, invites alumni to speak to students about their field and successes, and provides a safe space where they are always welcome regardless of how long it has been since they have been students. Following in this spirit, the men’s and women’s track and field teams have gone to impressive lengths to harbor a strong tie between their current and previous athletes. 
Women's cross country races toward national podium

Women’s cross country races toward national podium

By Julia Wallace, Staff Writer • September 1, 2023
After the exciting and emotional conclusion to the 2022 season, the Ithaca College women’s cross country team has continued its training and regrouped in preparation for the upcoming season.
From left, graduate students Paloma De Monte and Julia Tomanovich opted to return to the Ithaca College women’s cross sountry team after competing as athletes for five and four years, respectively.

Two runners take on new position for women’s cross country team

By Julia Wallace, Contributing Writer • August 23, 2023

As the Ithaca College women’s cross country team prepares for its racing debut, there are some familiar faces behind the scenes helping the coaches lead their athletes to success. Graduate students Paloma...

From left, senior distance runner Ava Fowler and graduate student pentathlete Logan Bruce of the Ithaca College women's track and field team are gearing up for the outdoor spring season.

Women’s track and field team hurdles expectations

By Himadri Seth, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College women's track and field team is gearing up for another exciting season of competition this spring.
Senior Isabel Johnston was cut from the Ithaca College women’s cross-country team her sophomore year but is now a captain of the team.

Women’s cross-country runner makes a comeback as captain

By Eli Fishman, Contributing writer • September 22, 2021
Ithaca College women's cross-country runner Isabel Johnston, overcame her struggles with a medical condition to become a captain of the team.
Senior captains Isabel Johnston and Lauren Lobdell are prepared to chase down a Liberty League title this fall.

Women’s cross country team ready to run down a championship

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor • August 25, 2021
Since the Ithaca College women’s cross-country team finished second in the Liberty League in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented the Bombers from stepping foot on the race course.
Junior Daniel Monchek and sophomore Nathaniel Oczkowski compete in the 55-meter hurdles.

Track and field teams hold their first intrasquad scrimmages

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • February 19, 2021
As the first team to return to competition at Ithaca College, the men's and women's indoor track and field teams held an intrasquad scrimmage on Feb. 13 and 14.
Senior Sarah Rudge was the Bombers' top finisher at Liberty Leagues last year, and senior Jessica Fritzsch will help lead the team as a captain this season.

Women’s cross-country aims to rebound from last season

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The women's cross-country team struggled in 2018 and aims to improve on last season's championship performances.
Freshman Oadhan Lynch competes in the 1-mile run during the Bomber Invitational and Multi on Feb. 2 in Glazer Arena.

Track and field teams host Bomber Invitational and Multi

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • February 5, 2019
The men's and women's track and field teams hosted the Bomber Invitation and Multi on Feb. 2 and 3 in Glazer Arena.
Track and Field finish weekend in Boston and Utica

Track and Field finish weekend in Boston and Utica

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • January 28, 2019
The Ithaca College men's and women's track and field team competed at the John Thomas Terrier Classic and the Utica College Pioneer Open on Jan. 26.
Track and field kicks off season at Greg Page Relays

Track and field kicks off season at Greg Page Relays

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • December 2, 2018
The Ithaca College track and field teams started the season at the Cornell University Greg Page Relays.
Freshman Paloma De Monte runs cross-country for Ithaca College and is from Canada.

International freshmen student athletes adjust to South Hill

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • September 19, 2018
While most Ithaca College athletes hail from the United States, there's always a few who come from another country. Three freshman share their journey
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