Men's Track and Field :: Carleton College

Knights Post Sixth-Best GPA in Nation, Earn All-Academic Honor

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:56:20 -0500

The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) today honored Carleton College’s men’s program with distinction as a 2009 USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Team. The Knights posted the sixth-best cumulative grade point average (3.410) in Division III.

Knightline: MIAC Track and Field 2009

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:10:16 -0500

Re-live some of the highlights of the 2009 MIAC Track and Field Championships

Tom Ballinger Finishes Third at NCAA Championships, Earns All-America Honors for Third Time

Sat, 23 May 2009 21:47:41 -0500

For the third consecutive year, senior Tom Ballinger earned All-America honors in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This time he placed third overall, his best showing ever at the national meet, with a season-best time of 52.23.

Ballinger to Race at Nationals

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:01:07 -0500

Senior Tom Ballinger, a two-time All-Americanm returns to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships for a third consecutive year as he once again qualified for the 400-meter hurdles. This year’s Division III Championships are being held May 21-23 at Marietta College in Ohio.

Knights Compete at Last Chance Meet

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:19:55 -0500

A small contingent of Carleton College athletes participated Thursday night in a last chance meet hosted by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. None of them, however, were able to improve upon their season-best performances turned in at last week’s MIAC Championships.

Hooley '04 Wins Eugene Marathon, Qualifies for Olympic Trials Again

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:15:08 -0500

For the second time since graduating from Carleton in 2004, Matt Hooley has qualified for the United States Olympic Marathon Trials. On Sunday, May 3, Hooley fought through the rain to win the Eugene (Ore.) Marathon by nearly eight minutes. In the process, he recorded a United States Olympic Trials “A” standard with his time of 2:18:38.

Knights ninth at MIAC Championships, Hanks wins javelin

Sat, 09 May 2009 23:15:25 -0500

Senior John Hanks won the javelin with a personal-best throw of 184 feet, 1 inch as the Carleton College men finished ninth in the team competition at the 2009 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Hanks Voted MIAC Field Athlete of the Week

Mon, 04 May 2009 15:37:11 -0500

Senior John Hanks earned MIAC Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week honors for April 27-May 3. He bested his season high by more than 12 feet in winning the javelin at the Rolex Classic with a personal-record distance of 177 feet (53.94 meters).

108th Carleton Interscholastic Track Meet Schedule

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:39:06 -0500

Knights and Oles Meet at Rolex Classic

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:57:05 -0500

Crosstown rivals Carleton College and St. Olaf College squared off in the annual Rolex Classic. Senior John Hanks bested his season high by more than 12 feet in winning the javelin with a personal-record distance of 177 feet (53.94 meters), second-best in the MIAC this season.

MIAC Heptahtlon / Decathlon Event Schedule

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:38:02 -0500

Iowa Native Shines at Drake Relays

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:25:34 -0500

The Knights sent a small contingent of racers south for the 100th running of the prestigious Drake Relays. Iowa native Michael Sanders anchored Carleton’s entry in the sprint medley, propelling them to a sixth-place finish.