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Lauren Schnelli, junior track and field runner, proudly represents the Chico with her Wildcat tattoo. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

‘Cat tats earned in sweat, blood and hard work

Kenta Mcafee // September 22, 2015
The logo of the Chico State Wildcat is proudly represented by Chico State athletes in ink.
Kody Atkins and Nicole Anthony run during practice on Wednesday before hitting the weight room. Photo by John Domogma.

Women’s cross-country season preview

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // August 31, 2015
The 'Cats are looking to claw their way back into the top 10 for the fall 2015 season.
Junior middle distance runner Olivia Watt competes on March 14 at the Wildcat Invitational. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid

Watt leads on the track, inspires team to succeed

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 21, 2015
The junior runner is helping guide the Chico State women's track and field team to a record-breaking season.
First-year runner Alex Burkhart competes in the steeplechase at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival on April 4. Photo courtesy of Alex Burkhart

First-year runner sprints into action for Wildcats

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 11, 2015
Alex Burkhart is already breaking records in the steeplechase event, having recently accomplished the second-best time in Chico State history.
Julie Finn, junior on Chico States cross-country and track and field teams, sets up to practice for the 1500-meter event. The spring semester means a change in landscape for competitors as races and events move to the track. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Cross-country Wildcats prepare for new terrain

Breanna Barnard // February 8, 2015
Track and field has several running events, but they have some significant differences from the races in cross-country.
Chico State long jumper leaps through the air earlier this season Photo credit: Emily Teague

Wildcats await NCAA Championships

Emerson Keenan // May 11, 2014
After multiple California Collegiate Athletic Association titles, a handful of track and field athletes are likely headed to Michigan for NCAA championships.
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