Track & Field - The Temple News

Four wins highlights Owls’ Day 2 of Patriot Games

01 February 2015 Andrew Parent

The Owls’ five first-place finishes in the Patriot Games marked the team’s most in a meet this season.

Pennsylvania product Janneh rising to occasion in third year

27 January 2015 Tom Dougherty

Junior triple jumper Jamila Janneh has already tallied two wins this season.

Two gold-medal finishes highlight Princeton Open for Owls

24 January 2015 Andrew Parent

While the Owls won two gold medals Saturday, coach Elvis Forde said he gives his team a C+ through its first three indoor competitions.

Forde set to ‘challenge’

20 January 2015 Tom Dougherty

The Owls are set to end their four-week hiatus from meets.

Janneh paces Owls in Terrapin Invitational

17 January 2015 Andrew Parent

Though Jamila Jenneh won the triple jump, coach Elvis Forde said his team needs to improve after its first competition of the spring semester.

“I don’t foresee those things ... under my watch. This is about what I want to do.” Elvis Forde | first-year women’s track & field coach. Jenny Kerrigan | TTN

Passing the baton

13 January 2015 Andrew Parent

Following a turbulent stretch, athletes say new women’s track & field coach Elvis Forde has fostered a positive environment.

Owls win twice at Jack Pyrah Invitational

06 December 2014 Andrew Parent

Jamila Jenneh turned in a pair of medal-winning finishes at the Jack Pyrah Invitational Saturday.

University: track & field matters were handled ‘appropriately’

16 September 2014 Avery Maehrer

After university staff reviewed last month’s Temple News investigation of the track & field program, a Temple spokesperson said the school responded “appropriately.”

Pepper: Schools must own up to athletic scandals

09 September 2014 Jason Pepper

The university should be more transparent about the problems with its track & field program.

Foley out as track administrator, university investigates claims

02 September 2014 Avery Maehrer

Patrick O’Connor said Temple is examining details from last week’s track & field report.