Track & Field


Track & Field: Cavaliers conclude opening day of competition in Blacksburg

The Virginia men’s and women’s track and field teams completed the opening day of the Doc Hale VT Elite Meet at the Rector Field House in Blacksburg on Friday with strong performances from several athletes. 


Women’s Cross-Country: Appleton selected to All-ACC Academic Team

Margot Appleton of Virginia’s women’s cross-country team has been selected to the All-ACC Academic Team.


Men’s Cross Country: Virginia places three on ACC All-Academic Team

Rohan Asfaw, Jacob Hunter and Derek Johnson of Virginia’s men’s cross-country team were named as members of the 2021 ACC All-Academic Team.


Virginia’s distance teams dominate at Hokie Invitational

The Virginia men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up competition at the Hokie Invitational at Rector Field House in Blacksburg on Saturday.


Barnett sets freshman record, distance runners impress at Hokie Invitational

The Virginia men’s and women’s track and field teams completed the opening day of the Hokie Invitational at the Rector Field House in Blacksburg on Friday, Jan. 21 highlighted by a spectacular performance from freshman distance runner, Mia Barnett.  


Owens named ACC Men’s Field Performer of the Week

Owayne Owens of Virginia’s men’s track and field program was recognized as the ACC Men’s Field Performer of the Week.


Virginia picks up a pair of wins on second day of Virginia Tech Invitational

Virginia’s men’s and women’s track teams put on a strong performance in the final day of competition at the Virginia Tech Invitational.


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.