UIC's track and field teams are gearing up for their outdoor season, starting with two key competitions in St. Louis and Normal, Illinois. The team will participate in the WashU Distance Carnival on March 26-27 and the Joyce Morton Kief Invite on March 28. Notable athletes to watch include Daniel Chavez in the 5000m and Korima Gonzalez in the 800m, both looking to build on impressive recent performances.

By the Numbers
  • Daniel Chavez set a school record of 8:10.16 in the 3000m at the MVC Championship.
  • The Distance Medley Relay team won first place with a time of 9:59.27, marking UIC's first MVC event championship.
  • Korima Gonzalez recorded the fourth-fastest indoor time in UIC history for the 800m at 2:11.43.
Yes, But

While the team has shown promising performances, they face stiff competition at both events, showcasing at least a dozen notable athletes from rival schools.

State of Play
  • The WashU Distance Carnival will host events starting Thursday night and conclude Friday afternoon.
  • The Joyce Morton Kief Invite will kick off with field events in the morning and track events in the afternoon on Saturday.
What's Next

Following these opening competitions, UIC will look to gather momentum for the rest of the outdoor season, focusing on individual and team improvements to compete in upcoming meets.

Bottom Line

UIC鈥檚 track and field teams are entering a critical phase of their season with high expectations, hoping to leverage early successes into stronger performances throughout the outdoor season.