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The 2024 Paralympics in full swing as a Chico State alum competes in track and field.

Chico State alumna represents Team USA at this year’s Paralympics

Owen Daniels, Reporter // September 6, 2024

Three-time Paralympic bronze medalist and Chico State track and field alumna Kym Crosby just competed at this year's Paralympic games in Paris, running in both the 100-meter and the 400-meter sprint. Crosby...

Joshua Cummings and Isaiah Roybal running a medley race at University Stadium, Photo Courtesy of Sports Information

Wildcats give Division I competitors a tough time

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // April 15, 2019

Chico State headed to UC Davis in an effort to show Division I competitors what they were capable of. Both men and women’s Track and Field made their presence known at the Woody Wilson Classic as they...

Chico State warming up and practicing the pole-vault on Saturday at the University Track Stadium. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Wildcats Track and Field perform strong despite rain

Matthew Ferreira // March 10, 2019

Chico State hosted the Wildcat Invitational track meet Saturday at University Track Stadium. Both the men’s and women’s teams performed well at the invitational with many personal records being set,...

Teddy Kassa followed by Jason Intravaia in the distance medley relay. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Sprinting back into the track and field season

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava // February 24, 2019

The track and field team kicked off their season early Saturday morning with a welcoming scrimmage between the Cardinal and White Intrasquads. Although the scrimmage performance was not for any season...

Chico State pole vaulter Lance Huber hopes to make the 2024 Olympics. Photo courtesy of Lance Huber

Pole vaulter for Chico State’s track team looks to the future

Andrew Baumgartner // February 25, 2018

Lance Huber is only a freshman on Chico State's track team, but he has his eyes set on getting to the Olympics in the future. Huber is a business major and a pole vaulter for the track and field team...

The Chico State track and field team warms up for pole vaulting practice. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Track and field team springs into action

Patrick Pace // February 22, 2016
'Cats hope to continue success in the CCAA.
Tristan Lake hands off the baton to Lane Andrews on March 14 at the Chico State invitational. Photo courtesy of Phillip Bailey.

4×400 relay team generates synergy on the track

Dylan Wakefield // April 12, 2015
The Chico State men's track and field relay team members find success by tapping into their collective attitudes and supporting each other.
Junior Phil Bailey competed in the pole vault competition during the Wildcat Invitational on March 14. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Wildcats defend home turf

Breanna Barnard // March 20, 2015
Chico State's track and field teams had little competition in last weekend's meet giving them easy victories.
Julie Finn, junior on Chico State’s cross-country and track and field teams, sets up to practice for the 1500-meter event. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

‘Cats kick off spring track and field season

Breanna Barnard // March 7, 2015
The Chico State men's and women's track and field teams competed in the decathlon and heptathlon to open up the track and field season.
Chico State track and field athlete Olivia Watt. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Strong second day at track championships

Angelo Boscacci // May 2, 2014
Wildcats combine for five first place finishes
John Brunk, Theodore Elsenbaumer and J Patrick Smith compete alongside Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton. Photo courtesy of Kevin Brunk.

Wildcat decathletes dash against world-class competition

Emerson Keenan // April 21, 2014
Three Chico State athletes got a rare opportunity to compete against a variety of Olympic runners at the Sam Adams Combined Events decathlon.
Senior catcher Jake Bailey discusses playing in the rain. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Athletes shine through rain

Ryan Grady // March 11, 2014
Three Chico State athletes explain the struggles that come with the wet season .
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