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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
Ben Fader

Ben Fader, Sports Editor

Hello, I’m Ben! I’m a junior at Illinois and assistant sports editor at The Daily Illini. I’m majoring in journalism and minoring in communications and recreation, sport and tourism. This is my third year with The Daily Illini, and I can’t wait to produce some amazing work. Feel free to contact me at my email below with questions or concerns, or if you just want to talk sports!

Runner Jon Davis takes the lead in his event during the 2021 Big Ten Outdoor Championships on May 16. Davis is one of three Illinois runners to place within the top 15 for the mile.

Illini track & field heads to Big Ten Indoor Championships in Ohio

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 25, 2022
Distance runner Logan Hall gets ready for his event during the Illini Classic meet on Friday. This will be the Illini's last indoor meet for the season and will be heading to Ohio for the Big Ten Championships this weekend.

Illinois track & field wraps up indoor regular season with strong performances at home facilities

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 20, 2022
Thrower Tyler Sudduth prepares to launch the weight during his weight throw event during the Illini Invitational on Jan. 22. The Illini will be back home on Friday for the Illini Classic.

Illinois track & field wraps up indoor regular season with Illini Classic in Champaign

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 18, 2022
Graduate student Jon Davis runs during the Indoor Music City Challenge on Friday. Davis and junior Olivia Howell set new school records.

Illinois track & track leaves Nashville with personal bests, two school records

By Ben Fader • February 13, 2022
Runner Allison McGrath runs during the Commodore Classic in 2018. McGrath was one of two to win an event during the Meyo Invitational and will be competing in the Indoor Music City Challenge this weekend.

Illini track & field heads to Nashville for final away meet of indoor regular season

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Illinois track & field Aiden Ouimet successful goes over the bar for his pole vault event during the Illini Invitational on Jan. 22. Ouimet recorded a personal best for his 60m hurdles event during the Meyo Invitational.

Howell dominates, Illinois track & field sets personal records at Meyo Invitational 

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 6, 2022
Runner Olivia Howell runs during the mile for the Big Ten Championships on Feb. 29, 2020. The Illini will be away on Friday and Saturday for the Meyo Invitational in Indiana.

Illinois track & field looks to continue building momentum at Meyo Invitational 

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022
Olivia Howell poses for a photo in front of a banner at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational. The team set a multitude of records at the invitational.

Illinois track & field sets new personal, facility, program records at PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational in Louisville

By Ben Fader, Contributing Writer • January 30, 2022
Freshman Illinois track and field Tacoria Humphrey leaps over the bar during high jump at the Illini Invitational on Saturday. The Illini will be on the road this weekend for the Lenny Lyles Invitational.

Illinois track & field to face tough competition at PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational in Louisville

By Ben Fader, Contributing Writer • January 28, 2022
Illinois track and field Kenli Nettles runs during the 60 meter hurdles for the Illini Invitational on Jan. 21. Nettles wins the Pentathlon and overall the Illini places second for the meet.

Illinois track & field records second-place finish at Illini Invitational

By Ben Fader, Contributing Writer • January 23, 2022
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