Georgian Court Track and Field resumes its outdoor season at the Shippensburg Midweek Bonanza on April 16 after a week off. The event features new outdoor disciplines including discus, hammer throw, javelin, and longer track races like the 1500m and 3000m steeplechase. Two weeks prior, at the Millersville Metrics, GCU athletes Mark Linton and Malicah Etienne achieved NCAA provisional qualifying marks in discus while GCU's outdoor top-10 list highlights 25 new marks this season, showcasing significant improvements among both men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 athletes.

By the Numbers
  • GCU has achieved 52 CACC qualifying marks ahead of the May 1-2 Championships.
  • Twenty-five new marks have been recorded on the outdoor top-10 list for the 2026 season.
State of Play
  • Georgian Court is sending 44 athletes (28 men, 16 women) to compete at Shippensburg.
  • The team aims to strengthen its positioning for the upcoming CACC Championships with athletes competing in various events.
What's Next

After the Midweek Bonanza, GCU will prepare for the historic Penn Relays and the TCNJ Lions Invitational, with the CACC Championships approaching quickly. Athletes will look to secure more qualifying marks in their respective events to enhance team depth.

Bottom Line

As GCU resumes outdoor competition, expect athletes to leverage this key meet to fine-tune performances and qualify for upcoming championships, potentially setting the stage for a competitive showing in the CACC.