https://athletics.cmu.edu en-us https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120727r40mud The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the men’s 2012 Division III All-Academic Track & Field Teams and Carnegie Mellon University was included on the list. A total of 74 institutions earned the distinction as a result of a cumulative team GPA of 3.1 or better. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120727r40mud https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120716laxyn0 Carnegie Mellon University Associate Head Track and Field Coach Gary Aldrich has been named men’s throws coach for the USA Track & Field National Team at the 2012 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Junior Championships. The Championships will be held in Barcelona, Spain from July 10-15. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120716laxyn0 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629cn8hwn As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the University Athletic Association (UAA), the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics is honored to announce the school’s all-time UAA men's track and field team. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629cn8hwn https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629n59aj1 Carnegie Mellon University senior Ryan Kissell (Greensburg, Pa./Greater Latrobe) finished his track and field career with the highest academic and athletic honor one can garner as he was named to the Capital One Academic All-America Division III Men's Track and Cross Country Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629n59aj1 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629dnijhm Carnegie Mellon University had two athletes named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team for men's cross country and track and field for the 2011-12 season; senior Ryan Kissell (Greensburg, Pa./Greater Latrobe) and junior Evan Gates (Pittsburgh, Pa./Thomas Jefferson). CoSIDA recognizes outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments by honoring deserving athletes with All-Academic recognition with the official sponsor of Capital One. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629dnijhm https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629b45c82 Sophomore Zachary Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate) of the Carnegie Mellon University's men's track and field team competed at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Saturday, May 26. The championships were held in Claremont, California hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629b45c82 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629syxo0u Sophomore Zacharay Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate) of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s track & field team received an invite to compete at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Division III Track and Field Championships held May 24-26 in Claremont, California hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Erra-Hernandez will be competing in the shot put. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629syxo0u https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629imenzt Multiple athletes from the Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team took to competition at the 6th Annual Gator Invitational in hopes of improving on their season-best performances. The meet was hosted by Allegheny College. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629imenzt https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206296bgp03 Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Josh Newby (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Most Outstanding Performer in the running events, as announced Thursday, May 3. The honor comes after the Tartans finished second at the UAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Sunday, April 29. Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206296bgp03 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206295ftvgq The Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team hosted the final day of the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships Sunday, April 29. The two-day event was held at Gesling Stadium. The Tartans ended the competition in second place with 149.5 points while Washington University won the title scoring 195.5 points. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206295ftvgq https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629z4xkfx The Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team hosted day one of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships Saturday, April 28 at Gesling Stadium. After Saturday’s events the Tartans are currently in first-place after six scored events with 71.5 points. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629z4xkfx https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629vf1eql The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team competed at the Ed Fry Invitational hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Saturday, April 21. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629vf1eql https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629397i6n The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team competed at the Dave Labor Invitational hosted by Slippery Rock University Saturday, April 14 where three first-place finishes were recorded. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629397i6n https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206297jfyqd Sophomore Josh Newby (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week following his performance in helping the Tartans win their annual quad meet on April 7. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206297jfyqd https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629rtpaam The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team hosted its annual quad meet on Saturday, April 7 with Penn State Behrend, Washington & Jefferson College and Westminster College in attendance. The Tartans finished first with 171.5 points. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629rtpaam https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629kxwtkp Sophomore Zachary Erra-Hernandez (Las Cruces, N.M./Onate) of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s track and field team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week following his performance at the Washington & Jefferson Invitational Saturday, March 31. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629kxwtkp https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206295g0h1z The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team competed at the Washington & Jefferson Invitational Saturday, March 31. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206295g0h1z https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629gwgm9k John Polles arrived on the Carnegie Tech campus in 1963 faced with an important decision – should he enroll in the institution’s physical education or ROTC requirement? Since Polles was going to play football and run track, the physical education route wasn’t particularly appealing, so he enrolled in the campus ROTC program. Four years later, he embarked on a distinguished 25-year career in the United States Army and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629gwgm9k https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629s76jop The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team traveled south to Lexington, Virginia for the VMI-W&L Track and Field Carnival hosted by Washington and Lee University at Foster Stadium. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629s76jop https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206295fzr5f Associate Head Coach Gary Aldrich of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams was honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association with outstanding regional recognition. The sixth-year coach was named Mideast Assistant Coach of the Year for both teams. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/201206295fzr5f https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629adl4ka The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team finished tied for second at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Indoor Championships on Sunday, February 26 in New York City. The Tartans tied with Emory University while Washington University took the title. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629adl4ka https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629ox7tha The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team are currently third at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Indoor Championships thanks to three top-three finishes and seven top-six finishes. Sunday looks bright for the Tartans who have six runners in the finals of five events. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629ox7tha https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629ynq1et Freshman Thomas Vandenberg (Mamaroneck, N.Y./Mamaroneck) of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s indoor track and field team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week following his performance at the Kent State University Tune-Up on Saturday, February 18. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629ynq1et https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629u1abb1 The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team traveled to Kent, Ohio to face off against a contingent of schools from Division I, II and III at the Kent State University Tune-Up on Saturday, February 18. Freshman Thomas Vandenberg (Mamaroneck, N.Y./Mamaroneck) set a school record while numerous other performances were career and season bests. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629u1abb1 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629bt3grf The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team traveled to Eastern PA for the Bucknell Winter Classic at Bucknell University on Saturday, February 11. The team recorded several season-best marks and times in the unscored meet. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629bt3grf https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629g647ne The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team defeated University Athletic Association foe Case Western Reserve, 69-58, in dual meet action Saturday, February 4 in Cleveland, Ohio. However, the Tartan women fell on their side of the meet, 95-32, giving Case Western Reserve the higher combined point total (153-101) and claim to the Obelisk Trophy in 2012. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629g647ne https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629xfrj9y The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team traveled to Geneva, Ohio, for the Midwest Indoor Track and Field Open hosted at the Spire Institute. The meet consisted of teams from Division I, Division II and Division III. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629xfrj9y https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/2012062946x6z7 The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team competed at Edinboro University on Saturday, January 21. Other teams competing consisted of host Edinboro, Robert Morris University, Penn State Behrend, Walsh University, Lock Haven University, Alfred College, Fredonia State University and Alderson-Broaddus College. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/2012062946x6z7 https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629s22xp5 The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team opened the indoor season with a meet at Marietta College amongst teams from Division II and Division III schools. The Tartans had five top-three finishes on both the track and in the field. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120629s22xp5