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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illinois cross country prepares to race in Peoria for Bradley Pink Classic

By Brendan Gallian, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2023
Petros Kyprianou, new Illinois track and field and cross country director, stands alongside trophies won during his time as the Georgia head coach. Kyprianou spent 13 years working with Georgia.

Illinois hires former Georgia coach Petros Kyprianou as director of track & field and cross country programs

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • July 26, 2022
Graduate student runner Rebecca Craddock runs during the Illini Classic on April 9. A handful of smaller sports do not receive as much traction from fans in comparison to football and basketball when it comes to small crowds and less social media attention.

Pack the stands of underappreciated sports

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • July 13, 2022
The new Demirjian Park stands at 606 St Marys Road in Champaign April 24. Illinois athletic facilities spark a winning culture on campus.

Longtime Illinois Track and Field director, Mike Turk, dismissed from Illinois

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • July 6, 2022
The Illinois cross country team begin their run at the Joe Pian Invitational on Oct. 1. The program welcomes three new recruits: Alex Partlow, Brady Masters and Audrey Ginsberg.

Illinois cross country program adds three new faces to rosters

By Conor Blount, Contributing Writer • July 2, 2022
Runner Jon Davis takes the lead at the NCAA Midwest Regionals in Iowa on Nov. 12. Davis was the only runner on the team to advance to the NCAA Championships.

Illinois cross country season ends after Jon Davis falls short of finish line at NCAA Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 21, 2021
Jon Davis runs in the Midwest Regional meet on Nov. 12. Davis qualified for the NCAA Championships and will be traveling to Tallahassee, Florida.

Jon Davis travels to Tallahassee, represents Illinois cross country at NCAA Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021
Runner Jon Davis runs in the lead during the NCAA Midwest Regionals on Nov. 12. The Illini placed fifth during the meet and Davis qualified for the NCAA Championship.

Illinois cross country finishes fifth at NCAA Midwest Regional, awaits fate for nationals qualification

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 13, 2021
Freshman Kate Dickman runs during the Illini Open Oct. 22. The Illinois cross country team will head to Iowa City for the NCAA Midwest Regional playoff meet on Friday afternoon.

Illinois cross country to compete in NCAA Midwest Regional for first time in two seasons

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 11, 2021
Junior runner, Olivia Howell (288), runs with teammates Sam Poglitsch (281) and Ayah Aldadah at the ISU Red Bird Invite on Sept. 17. Howell has a consistent and successful season as being a top finisher in her races.

The next generation: Olivia Howell recognizes growing leadership role with Illinois cross country

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021
Runners Jon Davis and Tyler Cushing run at the Red Bird Invite on Sept 17. Davis placed third for the men's 2.5 mile run and Cushing placed 12th at the Big Ten Championship on Oct 29.

Illinois cross country finishes sixth at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
Jon Davis and Tyler Cushing begin their run at the Joe Pian Invitational on Oct. 1. The Illinois track and cross country team are headed to State College, Pennsylvania, for the Big Ten Championships on Friday.

Illinois cross country enters postseason, looks to shine at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
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