Friday, June 2, 2023

Track coach Nick Homan manages rare illness

Head track and field coach Nick Homan comes to terms with rare illness and finds passion for coaching. Sprinting to the bar about three times...

Track and field teams break several school records at WashU Invitational

Despite sending only 15 athletes to the Washington University Invitational on March 30 and 31, the Webster University track and field teams set numerous school records.
Webster Track and Field

Track and field teams have strong showing at meet

Aided by junior Gretchen Rieger’s sensational performance in the javelin throw, the Webster University track and field program opened the season on a high note at the Rose-Hulman Early Bird meet on March 19. Rieger won her event and set a school record with a throw of 38.94 meters. It was an outstanding day for the Gorloks, as several athletes either broke school records or had personal bests.

Stackhouse shines, but track teams have lackluster performances at WashU meet

For the second consecutive weekend, the Webster track teams participated in a meet hosted by Washington University. Eroica Stackhouse broke two school records, but that was overshadowed by what coach Dusty Lopez called a “flat” meet by the Gorloks.
Webster University track and field team

Track teams continue record-breaking season at WashU Invitational

The Webster University men’s and women’s track and field teams were led by freshman Eroica Stackhouse and junior Gretchen Rieger at the Washington University Invitational on April 1 and 2. Stackhouse broke her third and fourth school records while Rieger finished second in the javelin throw.

Danielle Schultz breaks school record at nationals

She exceeded all her expectations and reached her goals at nationals. Danielle Schultz, a Webster track and field athlete, used to beg her coach not...

Webster track team jumps out to record-breaking start

The Webster University track and field team continues to break school records and personal best times at every meet. As the indoor season comes to an end, the team looks to carry the team’s success to the outdoor season.

Track teams open season at Illinois College indoor meet

The Webster University men’s and women’s track and field teams began their seasons Jan. 21, but much of the team didn’t make the trip. Still, with several multisport athletes on the squads, they are primed for successful seasons.

Howard, Henkey among track and field record breakers at Jim Green Invitational

The men’s and women’s track and field teams continued their indoor seasons with Gorloks rewriting some Webster indoor records.

Webster Track and Field shines under the lights at SLU Invite

The Webster University track and field team was fueled to record-breaking performances through Division I competition at the Saint Louis University Invite. Junior long-distance runner, Jason Hickson, set a new record in the 10K for the fourth time in his career.

Two-sport athletes could make Webster track and field teams a top in the SLIAC

The Webster University men’s and women’s track and field teams will be the largest in the programs’ histories. Coach Kelly Parsley believes his team will also be the most competitive, thanks in part to the two-sport athletes on the team.

Winter Gorlok Roundup

Men’s Basketball The Gorloks had a successful season, as they finished with over a .500 winning percentage for the first time since their 2019 -...

Linthicum showcases work ethic on and off track

Ever since Kalleigh Linthicum began her career as a runner at Timberland High School, she has been able to outmatch her competition in both...

Track and field star discovers hidden talent from coach’s plea

For all of the records Jacob Ridenhour has broken as a Gorloks track and field athlete, the sophomore came awfully close to not even...

The sportsaholic: The mental side of the Webster University track team

A unique look at the often-overlooked aspects of running and racing

Track and field star shatters records

Even though Webster University junior Gretchen Rieger is a record-setting javelin thrower on the women’s track and field team and a starting outside hitter on the volleyball team, she is not just a two-sport star. She is a special education major who has already dedicated to help today’s youth by participating in the UrbanFUTURE tutoring program.