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Mya Lesnar’s journey to national title started with belief

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

Six years ago, Mya Lesnar didn’t believe she could throw shot put at the collegiate level. Now, she’s an NCAA champion. On March 9, Lesnar threw 18.53 meters in Boston, making her the first woman...

Freshman Kyle Bigley celebrates after a shotput throw at the Jack Christiansen Invitational.

Rams battle weather, set records at Jack Christiansen Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter March 31, 2024

Colorado weather is especially favorable for track and field athletes attempting to set personal records. Friday's rain at the Jack Christiansen Invitational in Fort Collins left an inexperienced group...

CSU indoor track team claims both men’s, womens MW titles

CSU indoor track team claims both men’s, women’s MW titles

Kensey May, Staff Reporter February 26, 2024

Grab a dust pan because the Colorado State indoor track and field team has swept the Mountain West championships. After a grueling three-day competition down in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the track and...

CSU track and field hopes to make history at MW championships

CSU track and field hopes to make history at MW championships

Kensey May and Adam Gross February 22, 2024

After two broken school records, multiple personal records and national qualifying performances Feb. 10, the Colorado State indoor track and field team is headed to the Mountain West championships in Albuquerque,...

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Embracing adversity: Michaela Hawkins aims for success

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter February 14, 2024

Michaela Hawkins boasts a stellar track record in collegiate athletics as a Colorado State thrower. She earned the distinctions Academic All-Mountain West in 2021-22 and Women’s Track and Field Letterwinner...

A complete list of CSUs 1st-year student signings

A complete list of CSU’s 1st-year student signings

Damon Cook and Emma Askren November 17, 2023

Editor's Note: This post will continue to be updated as more athletes sign their national letters of intent to play at Colorado State. Colorado State had a busy signing day after the official window...

CSU track and field reloads with transfer talent

CSU track and field reloads with transfer talent

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter August 1, 2023

As the offseason rolls on for all NCAA sports, many teams are trying to replace talent all across their roster. One of the most common methods is to use the transfer portal due to the athletes’ previous...

Couple Jackson Morris and Gabi McDonald lead Rams at championship track and field meet

Couple Jackson Morris and Gabi McDonald lead Rams at championship track and field meet

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter June 15, 2023

This past week the Colorado State track and field team sent six athletes to compete at the NCAA championships in Austin, Texas. The Rams were led by the dynamic duo of Jackson Morris and Gabi McDonald,...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

CSU track and field sophomore Colton Kaase passes away

Damon Cook, Sports Editor June 6, 2023

On June 6, Colorado State University announced the passing of sophomore hurdler and sprinter, Colton Kaase. Kaase committed to CSU on May 2 of 2022, through his social media accounts. He went to high...

7 Rams move to NCAA T&F Championship after outstanding performances

7 Rams move to NCAA T&F Championship after outstanding performances

Dylan Heinrich, Staff Reporter May 31, 2023

It was a week filled with excitement as the Colorado State University track and field team excelled at the NCAA West Preliminaries in Sacramento, California. A total of 21 athletes competed, with seven...

Rams take home gold in outdoor MW championship

Rams take home gold in outdoor MW championship

Damon Cook, Sports Editor May 15, 2023

The Colorado State University Rams women’s outdoor track and field team finished first in the Mountain West Championships, while the men’s team finished second. The women's team finished with a final...

Lexie Keller hits the bar while high jumping at the Jack Christiansen Track meet at Colorado State April 27, 2019.

CSU track and field dominates Fum McGraw Power Meet

Tyler Azzaro, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Colorado State University track and field took on the Fum McGraw Power meet April 23, which was the second-to-last meet of the season. The Rams dominated the performance at home, leaving plenty of optimizing...

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