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LSU Men's Track & Field Jumps to No. 4; Women Still No. 1 LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 20, 2008

BATON ROUGE -- The Lady Tigers track and field team is the nation’s top-ranked squad once again, while the Tigers continue their rise in the Top 10 to No. 4 in the latest U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Top 25 released Wednesday.

LSU\'s Baptiste, Thompson Win SEC Weekly Awards LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 13, 2008

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Former LSU Star Jones Named USATF Athlete of the Week LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 12, 2008

BATON ROUGE -- Former Lady Tiger standout Lolo Jones has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after earning a runner-up finish in the women’s 60-meter hurdles at the BW Bank Meeting in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Sunday.

Lady Tigers Run Away With Team Title in NYC LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 10, 2008

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Baptiste, Ohanaja Set Meet Records in New York LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 08, 2008

NEW YORK -- The LSU sprinters and hurdlers lit up the track on the first day of the New Balance Collegiate Invitational as Kelly Baptiste and Jessica Ohanaja each set meet records and Richard Thompson set a new school record during Friday’s action.

Lady Tigers Track & Field Holds Nation\'s Top Spot LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 07, 2008

BATON ROUGE -- The LSU women’s track and field team continues to build momentum as it races toward the postseason as it is the nation’s top-ranked team in the latest U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Association Top 25 power ranking released Wednesday.

Rodrigue, Thornton Named LSU Athletes of the Week LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 07, 2008

Broaddus, Thompson Win Events at Millrose Games LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 01, 2008

BATON ROUGE -- Senior sprinters Juanita Broaddus and Richard Thompson were among four LSU athletes invited to compete in the 101st Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday night and returned victorious in their respective events.

Track & Field Completes Bayou Bengal Invitational LSUsports.net Press Release Feb 01, 2008

BATON ROUGE -- Sophomore standout Katelyn Rodrigue broke her own school record in the pole vault and three more LSU athletes posted NCAA provisional qualifying marks to highlight Friday’s action at the Bayou Bengal Invitational at the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse.

pson Betters 60-Meters School Record in Arkansas LSUsports.net Press Release Jan 28, 2008

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Heat Sheets for 2008 Purple Tiger Classic LSUsports.net Press Release Jan 18, 2008

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Simuchimba Earns All-SEC Honor at Conference Meet LSUsports.net Press Release Oct 27, 2007

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Junior Joseph Simuchimba highlighted LSU’s efforts at the SEC Championships on Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park, earning all-conference honors in guiding the Tigers to an eighth-place team finish. The Lady Tigers were ninth overall.

Men\'s Cross Country Runs Away with Tiger Festival LSUsports.net Press Release Sep 23, 2007

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BATON ROUGE -- Junior Joseph Simuchimba claimed the men’s individual title in guiding the LSU men’s cross country team to a first-place finish at their own Tiger Cross Country Festival Saturday morning at the Highland Road Park. The Lady Tigers finished second overall.

LSU to Host Tiger Cross Country Festival LSUsports.net Press Release Sep 21, 2007

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BATON ROUGE -- The LSU men’s and women’s cross country teams return to action this Saturday when they host their only home meet of the year, the Tiger Cross Country Festival, at Highland Road Park.

LSU Track & Field Adds Yush as Throws Coach LSUsports.net Press Release Sep 05, 2007

BATON ROUGE -- LSU head track and field coach Dennis Shaver announced Tuesday that former University of Rhode Island assistant Derek Yush has joined his coaching staff and will coach LSU’s outstanding throws group beginning this fall.

Wilson Fourth in Hurdles at World Championships LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 30, 2007

OSAKA, Japan – LSU sophomore All-American Nickiesha Wilson wrapped up an incredible outdoor season Thursday by earning a fourth-place finish in the final of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

Wilson Breaks School Record at World Championships LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 29, 2007

$\"LSU\'s$ OSAKA, Japan -- LSU track and field sophomore Nickiesha Wilson made history Tuesday at the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Athletics as she shattered the 20-year-old school record in the 400-meter hurdles and advanced to Thursday’s final in the event.

Jones Sixth in 100 Hurdles at World\'s LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 29, 2007

OSAKA, Japan -- After advancing to Wednesday’s final in the 100-meter hurdles, Lady Tiger great Lolo Jones fell just short of winning a medal for the United States with a sixth-place finish in the event in her debut at the 2007 IAAF World Championships.

Former Tiger Davis Wins Bronze at World Meet LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 27, 2007

OSAKA, Japan -- Former LSU national champion Walter Davis fell just short of defending his world outdoor title in the triple jump Monday but stepped onto the podium as this year’s bronze medalist in the event at the 2007 IAAF World Championships.

Davis Highlights Day 1 at Track & Field Worlds LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 25, 2007

$\"Defending$ OSAKA, Japan -- Former LSU great and reigning world triple jump champion Walter Davis will have the opportunity to defend his title at the 2007 IAAF World Championships after advancing to the final with an impressive jump in Saturday’s qualifying round.

Dozen Athletes Represent LSU at Track & Field World\'s LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 24, 2007

BATON ROUGE -- The 2007 IAAF World Championships kick off Friday and the LSU track and field program will be well represented as 12 current and former athletes have made the trip to Osaka, Japan, to compete against the best athletes the world has to offer.

LSUs Fletcher Wins Bronze at Pan Am Games LSUsports.net Press Release Aug 06, 2007

$\"\"$ RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- LSU senior sprinter Sherry Fletcher became the second Lady Tiger to win a medal at the 2007 Pan American Games as she took home the bronze in the 200-meter dash for her native Grenada

Lane to Join Track & Field Staff LSUsports.net Press Release Jul 27, 2007

BATON ROUGE -- LSU head track and field coach Dennis Shaver announced Friday that former University of Miami assistant Todd Lane will join his staff Monday to begin coaching one of the premier jumps and combined events groups in all of collegiate track and field.

LSU Track Sends Three to Pan American Junior Games LSUsports.net Press Release Jul 05, 2007

BATON ROUGE -- The action never stops for the LSU men’s and women’s track and field programs as they are sending three athletes to Fortaleza, Brazil, this weekend to compete at the 2007 Pan American Junior Championships beginning Friday.

LSU Track & Field to be Represented by 14 Athletes at World\'s LSUsports.net Press Release Jun 29, 2007

BATON ROUGE -- The LSU track and field program will be well represented at this summer’s IAAF World Championships in Athletics as it is sending a total of 14 current and former athletes representing five countries to Osaka, Japan, from Aug. 25-Sept. 2.

Holliday to Skip World Meet, Concentrate on Football LSUsports.net Press Release Jun 26, 2007

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BATON ROUGE -- LSU track star Trindon Holliday announced Tuesday that he will not participate at this summer’s IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan, in order to prepare himself to compete for the Tigers during the upcoming football season.

Caribbean LSU Athletes Advance to World Championships LSUsports.net Press Release Jun 24, 2007

BATON ROUGE -- The LSU track and field program has not only enjoyed great success at the USA Championships this weekend, but four of its Caribbean athletes are now set to compete at this year’s IAAF World Championships after their outstanding performances Saturday.

Track & Field Teams Earn Top LSWAA Honors LSUsports.net Press Release Jun 24, 2007

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BATON ROUGE -- The LSU men's and women's track teams captured runnerup honors in both divisions in the 2007 NCAA Outdoor Championships and the Tigers and Lady Tigers dominated many of the special awards given by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association on its annual track and field team.

Former Lady Tiger Jones Advances to Worlds LSUsports.net Press Release Jun 23, 2007

NDIANAPOLIS -- LSU great Lolo Jones punched her ticket to this summer’s IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan, as she earned a third-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2007 AT&T USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday.

LSU\'s Thomas Wins USA Junior Championship LSUsports.net Press Release Jun 22, 2007

NDIANAPOLIS -- LSU freshman LaTavia Thomas staked her claim as the premier young half-miler in the country as she captured the 800-meter title at the 2007 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Michael A. Carroll Track Stadium