Former Saluki to compete for final spot in London Olympics

Track and field complex on pace for finish

[caption id="attachment_48775" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Jim Whitehead, middle, of Whitehead Concrete Pumping, works with John Hand, right, and Jonathon Pierce, left, of the Laborer’s Local 773 union, pouring and grading rock Tuesday at the construction site of SIUC’s new track and field complex. Mark Anderson, superintendent of Fager-McGee Commercial Construction, said his team is on schedule to finish in December as planned. “Right now we are doing good as long...

Track and field team look out for hot feet

Students who believe they have the speed will be given the opportunity to burn rubber and potentially become a part of the SIU track and field team.

“It’s basically just another way to evaluate and potentially bring in some athletes that may have been either overlooked or to provide an opportunity for individuals to make the team,” said Chidi Enyia, Saluki sprints coach.

The track and field team will be holding tryouts…

National event to put cap on season

The USA Track and Field Nationals gives athletes the opportunity to compete for world-level competitions, and SIU sent two of its own as the final stop of the 2011 season.

The event held in Eugene, Ore. will host the top athletes in the nation, and among them will be senior…

Track goes the Saluki way

The Saluki Way was designed to upgrade and create championship-caliber facilities for the university’s student athletes and staff, and it has continued its promise with a new track and field complex.

The new, state-of-the-art complex will feature NCAA regulation event fields and will serve as the home of the men’s and women’s track and field teams. Construction on the $3.96 million facility began May 22 and is expected to be…