Track & Field


Virginia concludes Day 1 at Virginia Tech Invitational

The Virginia men’s and women’s track and field teams completed the opening day of the Virginia Tech Invitational at the Rector Field House in Blacksburg on Friday, Jan. 14 with strong performances from several athletes.


Running with Mark Lorenzoni

Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running and Walking Shop joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk state championship cross country and Richmond Marathon.


Cross Country: UVA men, women finish seventh at NCAA Southeast Regional

Both the Virginia men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in seventh place at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships in Anchorage, Ky. on Friday.


Good Health: Dr. D on the ins and outs of rib injuries

Dr. David Diduch from UVA Orthopedics talks about rib injuries; we discuss the local running scene, including the upcoming Richmond Marathon, with Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running & Walking Shop.


Virginia’s Appleton named ACC Co-Freshman of the Week

Virginia first-year cross country performer Margot Appleton has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Women’s Co-Freshman of the Week following UVA’s XC23 Invitational.


Asfaw leads UVA at Joe Piane / Notre Dame Invitational

The Virginia men’s and women’s cross country teams competed Friday at the Joe Piane / Notre Dame Invitational at the Fighting Irish Burke Golf Course.


LaRon Bennett named assistant coach for sprints/hurdles/relays

Virginia director of track and field and cross country Vin Lananna announced today that LaRon Bennett has joined the program.


Barnett named ACC Co-Freshman of the Week

Virginia first-year cross country performer Mia Barnett (La Crescenta, Calif.) has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Women’s Co-Freshman of the Week following her collegiate debut.


Barnett, Asfaw win at Virginia Invitational

Freshman Mia Barnett and senior Rohann Asfaw each won their respective races to pace the Virginia men’s and women’s cross country teams at the Virginia Invitational at Panorama Farms.


The ins and outs of ACL injuries

This week’s “Good Health” podcast talks ACL injuries with Dr. Winston Gwathmey from UVA Orthopedics and Kim Starr from ACAC, then shifts to running and walking with Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running & Walking Shop.


Vin Lananna signs two-year contract extension

Virginia director of track & field and cross country Vin Lananna has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, director of athletics Carla Williams announced today.


Good Health Podcast: Fitness, injury prevention, running and more!

The Good Health Podcast returns with Kelly Lynn from ACAC, Dr. Truitt Cooper from UVA Orthopedics and Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running & Walking Shop.


Virginia’s 2021 cross country schedule features two home meets

Virginia director of cross country and track and field Vin Lananna announced the Cavaliers’ 2021 men’s and women’s cross country schedules this week.


Meyer runs second fastest 1500m time by collegian

Virginia graduate student Michaela Meyer is not done setting records for the Cavalier track and field program. Sunday night she set the school record and ran the second-fastest time by a collegiate runner in the 1500 meters.


Cavaliers dominate VaSID Women’s Track and Field All-State Team

Virginia took four major categories on the inaugural Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) University Division Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-State team.


Meyer finishes fourth, Wynne fifth in Olympic Trials finals

Virginia grad student Michaela Meyer and UVA graduate Henry Wynne came up just short in their efforts to make the USA Track & Field Olympic team during the final day of competition at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.


Guy finishes ninth in pole vault at Olympic Trials

Virginia graduate Bridget Guy placed ninth in the pole vault Saturday at the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.


Meyer, Wynne advance to finals at Olympic Trials

Michaela Meyer and former NCAA champion Henry Wynne both advanced to their event finals during Friday’s competition at the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.


Michaela Meyer named ACC Women’s Track Scholar-Athlete of the Year

NCAA champion Michaela Meyer was named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2021 Women’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year.


Meyer, Guy, Wynne advance at Olympic Trials

Virginia graduate student Michaela Meyer was joined by a pair of former Cavaliers – Bridget Guy and Henry Wynne – in advancing at the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials following Thursday’s competition held in Eugene, Ore.