WAVERLY, Iowa- The Wartburg indoor track and field programs home opener is the annual Chelsey M. Henkenius Open on Saturday, Jan. 18. Field events begin at 10:30 a.m. and running events begin at 11:30 a.m.
Last Season
The women placed eighth and the men placed 27
th at last year's NCAA indoor national championships.
Returning All-Americans for the Knights are:
Emma True, hammer throw (6
th),
Sophia Stahle,
Lina Newland,
JoJo Tyynismaa, 4x4 (8
th),
Ellie Meyer, steeplechase (9
th),
Deyton Love, 100m hurdles, (3
rd),
Christian Nunley, weight throw (10
th).
The Knights took second on both the women's and men's side at the Indoor Conference Championships. Wartburg won three events between the two teams.
Season Preview
In addition to the successful group of returners, the Knights will bring in a talented group of newcomers. "We have a very young team. We're excited for everyone to see some of our youth as well," said Wartburg's Director of Cross Country and Track and Field,
Marcus Newsom, at the annual preseason press conference.
A focal point for the Knights this season is the competitions away from home. "One of our biggest goals this year is how we travel and being able to get off the bus and compete really well," said Newsom.
Wartburg will host the American Rivers Conference Championships on Feb 28 (Fri) - Mar 1 (Sat). The 2024 Indoor National Championships will take place in Rochester, NY on Mar 14
th (Fri) - Mar 15
th (Sat).
