Men's Track & Field

Pictured from left are Hendrick Ramirez, Jalen Bell, Richard Davis, Cerrone Thompson and Julian Verastegui.
Five From OLLU Receive NAIA Indoor All-America Honors

March 02, 2024

NEW ORLEANS (March 4, 2024)  – All-America honors for the 2024 NAIA Indoor Track and Field season were announced on Monday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Five from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) have been selected – the first time in OLLU history for the indoor team to earn this distinction.

OLLU's Indoor Track and Field Teams Make History at the NAIA Championships
OLLU's Indoor Track and Field Teams Make History at the NAIA Championships

March 02, 2024

BROOKINGS, S.D. (March 2, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Teams completed their season at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. The three-day event was hosted by Dakota State University. 

Hendrick Ramirez is pictured far left, second row.
OLLU's Hendrick Ramirez Qualifies for Finals at NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships

March 01, 2024

BROOKINGS, S.D. (March 1, 2024) – In the second day of the NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships, Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) Hendrick Ramirez placed third in his One Mile preliminary heat earlier today to earn a Big Q into the finals. 

The 4x400m Relay team won the prelims and qualified for the finals.
Men's Relay Team Makes Finals, Day Two Overview for NAIA Indoor Championships

March 01, 2024

BROOKINGS, S.D. (March 1, 2024) –  The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s indoor track and field team won its 4x400m relay preliminary heat yesterday earning a Big Q into the finals.

Twelve Saints Men Will Compete at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championship
Twelve Saints Men Will Compete at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championship

February 23, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The official final rosters and entry lists for all qualifiers for the 59th Annual NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field National Championship have been announced.

William Smith broke OLLU's record in the 60m hurdles.
Indoor Track and Field's William Smith Broke the Hurdles Record in Alabama

February 11, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (Feb. 11, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s indoor track and field team participated in the Samford University Bulldog Invitational on Saturday. William Smith broke the OLLU record in the 60mH with a time of 8.36.

Spencer Williams placed fifth in the high jump.
Men's Track and Field Participated in the FasTrak event in Houston

February 04, 2024

HOUSTON (Feb. 4, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University women’s track and field team participated in the FasTrak Athletix Indoor Collegiate Challenge on Saturday. Sanai Robinson broke the 800m OLLLU record.

Julian Verastegui and the relay team set an OLLU record.
Men's Indoor Breaks Three Records in New Mexico

February 04, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Feb. 4, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University men’s track and field team participated in the University of New Mexico Collegiate Classic on Friday and Saturday. Jalen Bell hit an NAIA “A” Standard in the 200m with a record-setting time, and Cerrone Thompson had an NAIA “B” Standard in the 400m with an OLLU record-breaking time. In addition, the 4x400m relay team has qualified for nationals with a record-breaking time.

The Distance Medley Team marked a national A-Standard time in Boston.
Saints Men's Medley Team Breaks OLLU Record with A-Standard Mark at Boston

January 28, 2024

BOSTON (Jan. 26-27, 2024) – The men’s Distance Medley Relay (DMR) team at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) broke the OLLU record and set an NAIA A-Standard mark at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic Indoor Track and Field events this weekend.

Shakeel Zahid participated in the high jump.
Saints Men Compete at SNU Indoor Invitational

January 21, 2024

NORMAN, OKLA. (Jan. 20, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s indoor track and field team participated in the SNU Indoor Invitational sponsored by Southern Nazarene University. The event featured teams from NCAA D1, D2 and NAIA universities.

Cerrone Thompson broke two OLLU records.
Saints Men Breaks Two OLLU Records at Aurora Grand Prix

January 20, 2024

AURORA, ILL. (Jan. 19, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s indoor track and field team participated in the Aurora Grand Priz on Friday. The event was sponsored by the Aurora University Spartans and featured teams from NCAA D1, D2 and NAIA universities.

De'Jon Lewis placed fourth and qualified for nationals in the triple jump.
Records Set Plus NAIA Qualifying Marks Abound at Men's Indoor Track and Field Team Season Opener

December 10, 2023

PITTSBURG, KAN. (Dec. 10, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s indoor track and field team opened its 2023-2024 season at the Crimson & Gold Invitational sponsored by Pittsburg State University. The event was held at the Robert W. Plaster Center – Harvey Dean Track.

Track and Field Programs Start Season on Dec. 9
Track and Field Programs Start Season on Dec. 9

December 04, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) women’s track and field programs are gearing up for the 2023-2024 season. The indoor schedule starts on Dec. 9 while outdoor track and field begins on March 15.

OLLU Celebrates The Achievements of the Track and Field Teams
OLLU Celebrates The Achievements of the Track and Field Teams

July 06, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (July 6, 2023) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) recognized the achievements of the men's and women's track and field teams from the 2022-2023 season during the virtual 11th Annual Big Blue Athletics Banquet.

Jose Zarate competed in the 5000m.
Zarate, Taylor and Heung All Finish in 18th Place at NAIA Indoor Nationals

March 04, 2023

COLUMBUS, GA. (March 4, 2023) – For the first time in Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) history, three men qualified and participated in the NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field National Championship.

Three Saints On Their Way to NAIA Indoor Nationals in South Dakota
Three Saints On Their Way to NAIA Indoor Nationals in South Dakota

February 28, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The official final rosters and entry lists for all qualifiers for the 2023 Men's NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships have been announced. Ian Lee Heung, Tr'Darius Taylor and Jose Zarate of Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) have qualified for the championship hosted by Dakota State University at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings, S.D., March 2-4.