Anthonett Nabwe Minnesota Gophers thrower has earned her fourth Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honor this season and holds the all-time Big Ten hammer throw record as she sets her sights on the 2028 Olympics.
Track and field
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Combs inducted into Harding Hall of Fame
St. Paul legend Henry Combs was inducted into the Harding High School Hall of Fame. The longtime Breeze coach and mentor to athletes like Juriad Hughes Jr. and Sade Pollard was also honored with a city Henry Combs Day.
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‘Blacklight on Sports’ featuring Tracy Byrd MN Teacher of the Year
In this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports, we sit down with Tracy Byrd, an inspiring educator and track and field coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School. Recently named the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Byrd shares his unique journey—from leaving a career in finance to pursuing his true passion for teaching and coaching. […]
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Plenty of action at St. Paul City Conference track and field meet
These photo highlights feature six of the first-place finishers in the St. Paul City Conference track and field meet.
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Racism, patriarchy taint Japan Olympics
Several Black female athletes have experienced issues ahead of the 2021 Olympics that has raised concerns of racism and patriarchy.