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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

UW-Whitewater's Women’s track and field run in the medley relay in UW-Whitewater’s Williams Center at the Karl Schlender Invitational Jan 25 2025.

Warhawks wrap up indoor season; outdoor approaches

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Asst. Editor March 24, 2025

The UW-Whitewater women’s track and field team marked the end of their indoor season at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Rochester, New York. With the Warhawks finishing 56th at the...

Ari De La Cerda competing in the 5,000 meter at the Karl Schlender Invitational in Kachel Fieldhouse, Feb. 15, 2025.
(Courtesy of Ari De La Cerda)

Warhawk stars shatter program record books

Mason Raeck, Women’s Sports Editor March 10, 2025

As the indoor track season winds down, two UW-Whitewater track and field athletes have etched their names into the program’s history with remarkable performances that not only set new records but solidified...

Juniors Brad Heller and Chris Kalies race against each other in neighboring lanes in the men’s 400 meter dash at the Squig Conference Meet, January 31, 2024.

Track sprints to first

Michael Vanderschuit, Men’s Sports Journalist February 3, 2025

UW-Whitewater’s men's track and field program won the Leonard “Squig” Converse meet, scoring 154 points. UW-La Crosse was the runners-up with 112 points. Events that Whitewater particularly dominated...

UW-Whitewater athletic schedule for winter break

UW-Whitewater athletic schedule for winter break

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor December 9, 2024

While most UW-Whitewater students flock home for six weeks of winter break, most athletes stay in town for practices and games. Nine intercollegiate athletic programs will compete in a combined 39 events...

Shelvin Garrett II competes in the Olympic trials on Friday, June 28, in Eugene, Oreg.

Warhawk purple represented at Olympic trials

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist September 29, 2024

Two of UW-Whitewater’s most decorated track and field stars competed with hopes of earning a spot at the Olympic trials this summer. Shelvin Garrett II made it to the trials in the triple jump event...

Abbey Wedick, Jocelyn Ali and Kristan Larson line up to get ready for their 1500 meter run.

Track finishes final home meet

Matt Ellis, Women’s Sports Journalist April 28, 2024

The UW-Whitewater women’s track and field team competed in their final home meet of the year when they hosted the Drake Alternative Meet. While the match was originally scheduled for April 26, it took...


Last season, the UW-Whitewater men’s track and field team’s opening outdoor meet was the Rex Foster Twilight meet, which returns April 5.

Warhawk runners shine at Meet of Champions

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist April 21, 2024

Warhawk men’s track and field participated in the Meet of Champions at Augustana, Illinois. The Warhawks had a great day finishing in third behind only Washington U and UW-Platteville. Shelvin Garrett...

Jill Cavanaugh (left) and Amanda Leder compete in the one mile run, during the warhawks track
& field meet against UW-Oshkosh.

Holland shines at Platteville invite

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist April 14, 2024

Whitewater track and field traveled to Platteville to participate in the Platteville Invite. Tina Shelton was one of the top performers for the Warhwks at the meet. Shelton was able to place first in the...

Breaking down the differences between indoor and outdoor track and field

Breaking down the differences between indoor and outdoor track and field

Matt Ellis, Women’s Sports Journalist April 14, 2024

Track and field is a unique sport because it's not just played in one environment. In fact, meets are held both indoors and outdoors. Now, the difference between the two may not seem that significant....

Jumping for titles

Jumping for titles

Mason Raeck, Student Contributer April 14, 2024

UW-Whitewater Track and Field aims to capitalize on its stellar performance during the indoor track season, where the team secured a fourth place finish at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Now, with the...

Spencer Steffen clears the bar during the high jump event.

Steffen jumps into leadership role

Dan Emary, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor February 4, 2024

With the dawn of a new track and field season, the team has selected its leaders. The captains for the 2024 UW-Whitewater Men’s Track and Field team are sophomores Kobe Chandler, Brady Frey, juniors...

Track finishes 3rd against tough competition

Track finishes 3rd against tough competition

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist January 29, 2024

UW-Whitewater women's track and field finished up their second meet of the season finishing third with a score of 91.5. It was a tough field of competitors including WIAC powerhouse UW-La Crosse who has...

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