BuffZone Stories: Track & Field

CU's Barringer cruises to U.S. steeplechase crown

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:31:00 -0000

Jenny Barringer grabbed the lead at the start of the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships on Sunday and never let it go.

Former Buff Nelson struggles in steeplechase at U.S. Championships

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

EUGENE, Ore. -- Billy Nelson finished second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Championships last summer when the meet served as the Olympic Trials. The former University of Colorado athlete didn't fair as well Saturday.

'Ritz' 2nd in 10K at U.S. Championships

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

EUGENE, Ore. -- Former University of Colorado standout Dathan Ritzenhein finished second in the finals of the men's 10,000-meter run at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on Thursday night.

Barringer takes on busy schedule

thorburnr@dailycamera.com (Ryan Thorburn) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

Next on Jenny Barringer's impressive to-do list is the USATF Championships this weekend back on the Hayward Field track in Eugene.

Buff coach Wetmore adds 13 to program

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

Jenny Barringer plans on returning for her senior season in cross country this fall.

Another honor for Barringer

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:19:00 -0000

The awards keep rolling in for Colorado star Jenny Barringer.

Barringer wins 3rd NCAA steeplechase title

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:47:00 -0000

University of Colorado senior Jenny Barringer took the lead from the start and cruised to her third NCAA title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Friday night.

CU's Kyle finishes 12th in NCAA 10K

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

Colorado junior Jordan Kyle finished 12th in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA Championships on Thursday night at John McDonnell Field on the University of Arkansas campus.

Buffs' Barringer qualifies for steeplechase final

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:37:00 -0000

It was business as usual for Colorado senior Jenny Barringer on Wednesday.

Barringer aims for 3rd title

thorburnr@dailycamera.com (Ryan Thorburn) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:50:00 -0000

The forecast today in Fayetteville, Ark., calls for a high temperature of 85 degrees with 45 percent humidity.

Barringer cultivated her killer instinct

thorburnr@dailycamera.com (Ryan Thorburn) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

It's hard to believe now, but three years ago Jenny Barringer wasn't a great finisher on the track.

She was a little too nice to her competitors.

That all changed when the future Olympian stunned the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase field with a school record time of 9 minutes, 53.04 seconds to become the first Colorado true freshman to win an NCAA title.

CU's Barringer 2nd in 1,500 at Prefontaine Classic

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:31:00 -0000

EUGENE, Ore. -- A young woman known for gritty stretch runs continues to deliver memorable moments seemingly every week down the stretch in the track and field portion of her NCAA career.

Buffs' Barringer faces tough field at Prefontaine

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0000

Before Jenny Barringer defends her NCAA steeplechase title next week, the Colorado senior will race against some of the top competition in the world at the Prefontaine Classic today in Eugene, Ore.

Barringer clocks fastest steeplechase time in the world this year

Sun, 31 May 2009 01:50:00 -0000

Jenny Barringer ran the fastest 3,000-meter steeplechase time in the world this year on Saturday night, adding another accomplishment to what has become a long list for the Colorado star.

10 Buffs ready for Midwest Regionals

thorburnr@dailycamera.com (Ryan Thorburn) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:47:00 -0000

The Big 12 wants to see the elimination of NCAA regional track and field meets to help with "cost containment" in a tough economy.

Big 12 outlines cost-saving measures

ringok@dailycamera.com (Kyle Ringo) — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:00:00 -0000

The Big 12 wants to eliminate NCAA regional track and field meets and the production of media and recruiting guides in all sports as part of cost-cutting strategies outlined at this week's spring meetings.

Barringer named Bolder Boulder starter

thorburnr@dailycamera.com (Ryan Thorburn) — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:06:00 -0000

One of the great finishers in Colorado running history will be starting the Bolder Boulder.

Buffs' Beemer earns spot in 400 hurdles final

Sun, 17 May 2009 06:00:00 -0000

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Colorado's Brianne Beemer is fitting in just fine at her first Big 12 Track & Field Championships.