https://uwgathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wtrackLatest news items for UWG Wolves | Athletic Programs | Official Athletics Siteen-us60https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-track-and-field-nine-track-and-field-athletes-named-to-asun-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-track-and-field-nine-track-and-field-athletes-named-to-asun-all-academic-team.aspxWomen's Track and Field, Men's Track and Field

CARROLLTON, Ga.- The University of West Georgia track & field programs placed nine student-athletes on the 2026 ASUN All-Academic Team, recognizing Wolves who excelled both in competition and in the classroom throughout the academic year.]]>Graphic celebrating UWG track and field student-athletes named to the ASUN All-Academic Team. The graphic features nine athletes posed against a light blue background with large text reading “ACADEMIC ALL-ASUN” across the top and “Wolves” in script lettering on the right. Featured athletes wear black or blue UWG track and field uniforms while posing with medals, crowns, event equipment, and championship-themed props. Carleigh Bynum stands on the left holding a crown and wearing medals, while Dru Green poses beside her in a cowboy hat holding a medal. Connor McLain is centered holding a pole vault pole toward the camera, with Mallory Peavey below him wearing a crown. Ethan Butler-Paige stands with arms crossed near the center-right, while Shea Thiewes is positioned lower right. Chloe Leblanc is featured in the bottom right holding a shot put toward the camera, and Kellen Andrews stands on the far right with arms crossed in a blue UWG uniform.Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 EST1412987https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/16/womens-track-and-field-uwg-concludes-asun-championship-with-13-medals-and-six-school-records.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/16/womens-track-and-field-uwg-concludes-asun-championship-with-13-medals-and-six-school-records.aspxWomen's Track and Field, Men's Track and Field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The UWG men's and women's track & field teams completed their final day of competition at the ASUN Outdoor Championships, combining for 186 points and 13 total medals, including five gold medals, while tying for second among all teams in total medals earned.]]>UWG men’s and women’s track & field student-athletes and coaches gather for a team photo following the conclusion of the 2026 ASUN Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Jacksonville, Florida. The Wolves finished the meet with 13 total medals, five gold medals, and six school records in one of the strongest championship performances in program history.Sat, 16 May 2026 22:52:00 EST1412983https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/womens-track-and-field-danhof-duncanson-walker-shatter-uwg-records-at-outdoor-championships.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/womens-track-and-field-danhof-duncanson-walker-shatter-uwg-records-at-outdoor-championships.aspxWomen's Track and Field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The UWG women's track & field team continued its record-breaking performance on Friday at the 2026 ASUN Outdoor Championships, tallying 20 team points through two days of competition behind two top-three finishes and three school records. The Wolves currently sit seventh overall heading into Saturday's final day in Jacksonville.]]>West Georgia distance runner Reatta Danhof competes during a nighttime race at the 2026 ASUN Outdoor Championships in Jacksonville, Florida. Danhof is pictured in a red UWG uniform running along the track with ASUN signage and the infield visible in the background.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:32:00 EST1412981https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/14/womens-track-and-field-bynum-leblanc-and-walker-shine-at-asun-championships.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/14/womens-track-and-field-bynum-leblanc-and-walker-shine-at-asun-championships.aspxWomen's Track and Field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- After competing in six events on day one of the ASUN Outdoor Championships, the UWG women's track & field team tallied 12 team points powered by two top-three finishes and two UWG records.]]>UWG’s Carleigh Bynum clears the bar during the pole vault competition at the ASUN Outdoor Championships in Jacksonville, Florida. Bynum is captured midair above the bar against a clear blue sky on her way to a first-place finish and gold medal performance.Thu, 14 May 2026 20:01:00 EST1412975https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-track-and-field-west-georgia-women-in-starkville.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-track-and-field-west-georgia-women-in-starkville.aspxWomen's Track and Field

STARKVILLE, MS.- West Georgia wrapped up the Maroon and White Tune Up with a strong showing across two days, recording 13 total top-five finishes and a UWG record in its final meet before the ASUN Outdoor Championships in Jacksonville, Florida.]]>Track athlete in a red uniform leaps mid-air during a steeplechase barrier at sunset, with a city skyline and glowing lights in the background while an official watches from the side.Fri, 1 May 2026 21:46:00 EST1412955https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-track-and-field-maurer-sets-program-record-during-day-one-in-starkville.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-track-and-field-maurer-sets-program-record-during-day-one-in-starkville.aspxWomen's Track and Field

STARKVILLE, MS.- West Georgia finished day one of the Maroon and White Tune Up with five top-five finishes and a UWG record through three events, setting the tone for day two in Starkville.]]>Six UWG women’s cross country athletes stand together on a grassy course, smiling and posing with arms around each other. They wear blue and red West Georgia team apparel, with race course flags and a cloudy sky in the background.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:36:00 EST1412950https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-track-and-field-west-georgia-ready-for-maroon-and-white-tune-up.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/womens-track-and-field-west-georgia-ready-for-maroon-and-white-tune-up.aspxWomen's Track and Field

CARROLLTON, Ga.- The University of West Georgia women's track and field team is coming off an impressive performance at the Bulldog Invitational, recording 15 top-five finishes, three event victories, four personal bests, and broke a UWG record on the way to earning a second-place team finish. After two weeks without competition, UWG returns to action this Friday, May 1 at the Maroon and White Tune Up, hosted by Mississippi State.]]>A University of West Georgia women’s track and field athlete smiles while posing in a blue UWG uniform top and black shorts against a bright red background. She raises both hands in the Wolves hand sign.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:38:00 EST1412945https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/mens-track-and-field-four-asun-weekly-awards-go-to-the-wolves.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/mens-track-and-field-four-asun-weekly-awards-go-to-the-wolves.aspxWomen's Track and Field, Men's Track and Field

CARROLLTON, Ga.- The University of West Georgia track and field program claimed four ASUN weekly awards this week, with two honors coming from each team. The Wolves have now earned a program-record seven conference awards over a two-week span, highlighted by Day Atkins being named Women's Field Performer of the Week for the second consecutive week.]]>Graphic featuring four University of West Georgia track and field athletes celebrating ASUN Weekly Awards. Large blue text across the top reads “ASUN WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS.” From left to right: a male athlete in a blue UWG uniform kneels and shouts with energy under “Freshman of the Week”; a female thrower in black UWG gear holds a shot put under “Field Performer of the Week”; a male sprinter in black UWG gear flexes and points under “Track Performer of the Week”; and a smiling female athlete in a blue UWG uniform holds a relay baton under “Freshman of the Week. ”Black background with red “Wolves” script behind the athletes.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EST5512910https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-track-and-field-uwg-takes-second-at-bulldog-invitational.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-track-and-field-uwg-takes-second-at-bulldog-invitational.aspxWomen's Track and Field

ASHEVILLE, N.C.- After sitting in third place following day one, the University of West Georgia women's track and field team delivered a strong second day to move into second place at the Bulldog Invitational with 129 total points. UWG opened the meet with seven top-five finishes, three event wins, and four personal bests on day one, before adding eight top-five finishes, three event wins, and four personal bests, along with a school record, on day two. Across the weekend, the Wolves totaled 15 top-five finishes, six event wins, eight personal bests, and one school record.]]>Female track athletes sprint down a red outdoor track during a race, with two runners in the lead, one in a black uniform and one in a red uniform—closely followed by competitors in blue and red kits. Spectators and other athletes are visible in the background near the infield, with trees and field equipment beyond the track.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:15:00 EST1412901https://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/10/womens-track-and-field-west-georgia-sits-third-after-day-one-of-bulldog-invitational.aspxhttps://uwgathletics.com/news/2026/4/10/womens-track-and-field-west-georgia-sits-third-after-day-one-of-bulldog-invitational.aspxWomen's Track and Field

ASHEVILLE, N.C.- With seven top-five finishes, three event wins, and four personal bests, the University of West Georgia women's track and field team sits in third place after day one of the Bulldog Invitational with 59 total points, just three behind host UNC Asheville. Day two will once again be streamed on ESPN+ beginning at 1:30 p.m.]]>Female sprinters crouched in starting blocks on an outdoor track, preparing to begin a race under a bright sky, with spectators and field equipment visible in the background.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:39:00 EST1412897