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Coach Chase Departs Dakota Wesleyan University Cross Country and Track & Field
Coach Chase Departs Dakota Wesleyan University Cross Country and Track & Field

DWU Track & Field and Cross Country head coach Ryan Chase will be leaving both programs.

Riley Jones looking towards the ground ahead of a high jump attempt
Track & Field Wraps Up 2025-26 Campaign at USD Twilight

DWU Track & Field competed at the USD Twilight as a last chance to hit national-qualifying standards down in Vermillion.

Talan Heezen mid-jump in a pole vault attempt
Four Track & Field Athletes Reach All-Conference Status at 2026 GPAC Outdoor Championships

DWU Track & Field competed at the GPAC Outdoor Championships, hosted in Fremont, Nebraska.

41 Tigers Named Spring 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes
41 Tigers Named Spring 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes

DWU has 41 athletes awarded with NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2026 spring season.

Samantha Kludt mid-rotation in a hammer throw attempt
Track & Field Concludes Outdoor Regular Season at Drake Relays & GVU Viking Classic in Des Moines

DWU Track & Field competed at the Drake Relays and Grand View Viking Classic, with both meets taking place in Des Moines, Iowa.

Photos of Ella Pollreisz and Trevor Sladky faded together, with Ella running on the track and Trevor mid-leap at the long jump
Six Athletes Represent Track & Field at Viking Twilight, Three Individuals Win Events

DWU Track & Field competed in the VCSU Viking Twilight up in Valley City, North Dakota.

Riley Jones looking down the runway before a jump
Three Athletes Win Four Events at Bauer Open in Midweek Competition

DWU Track & Field traveled west to Rapid City to compete in the Bauer Open, hosted by SD School of Mines.

Dani Deffenbaugh leaping over the high jump marker
Hayes Wins Two Events, Seven Track & Field Athletes Hit Top-100 Marks at Sioux City Relays

DWU Track & Field competed at the 2026 Sioux City Relays, with seven athletes hitting top-100 NAIA marks in their events.

Dani Deffenbaugh mid-leap in the long jump
Two Athletes Earn All-Conference Honors at 2026 GPAC Indoor Track & Field Championships

DWU Track & Field competed at the GPAC Indoor Track & Field Championships down in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Quenton Walls mid-leap in his long jump attempt
Track & Field Wraps up Regular-Season Portion of Indoor Season at MMU Last Chance Meet

DWU Track & Field competed down in Yankton at the Mount Marty Last Chance Meet.

Hailey Oswald running around the curve of the track in her race
Handful of Track & Field Athletes Set Personal Records at DWU Alumni Open

DWU Track & Field hosted and competed in the annual Alumni Open in Mitchell.

Carter Harris preparing for a pole vault attempt
Track & Field Continues Positive Momentum at Concordia Classic

DWU Track & Field was represented at the 2026 Concordia Classic across two days of competition.

Shirley Huckins mid-spin on a shotput attempt
Track & Field Shines at 2026 Dennis Young Alumni Classic

DWU Men's & Women's Track & Field competed at the Dennis Young Indoor Classic down in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Sean DeBlieck getting into his sprinting stance off a block
Track & Field Faces NAIA & NCAA DII Competition at the Dave Little Alumni Mile Open

DWU Track & Field competed at the 2026 Dave Little Alumni Mile Open out in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Quenton Walls holding a track spike up to his ear while point towards the camera
Track & Field Opens 2026 at the Dordt Indoor Open

DWU Track & Field competed at the Dordt Indoor Open down in Iowa against regional NAIA teams.

Robert Atwater, DWU Track & Field assistant coach
Robert Atwater Named Track & Field Assistant Coach

Robert Atwater, a former GPAC competitor, joins DWU Track & Field as an assistant coach.