American Dream Jul 29, 2009
For the entire weekend, Arnold, who just finished his freshman campaign for the Idaho State track and field team, tried on different parts of the uniform ... "He's had an unbelievable string, and it's just been little bits and pieces," said Idaho State track and field coach Dave Nielsen. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Idaho State Track and Field Earn All-Academic Team Jul 18, 2009
Both the Men's and Women's Idaho State Track and Field Teams Earn All-Academic. Both the Bengal men's and women's track and field teams earned a spot on the NCAA Division I All-Academic team. (Isubengals.com)
Locals make good all-star team (72) Jul 5, 2009
To coach this all-star lineup, I'm picking Idaho State track and field coach Dave Nielsen. He's unassuming but brilliant, and after keeping track of all his athletes during training sessions, executing a double switch won't be too difficult. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Dragila makes U.S. team Jun 29, 2009
Idaho State track and field coach Dave Nielsen, the man responsible for introducing her to the sport and the one who coached her during her Olympic run, was on hand in the Hayward Field crowd. "It was nice to see Dave there watching and supporting me the whole time," Dragila said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Time to say goodbye May 26, 2009
Like clockwork, their tango around an ice bath began immediately after every Idaho State track and field meet this season. Sasha Buylova, a sophomore triple jumper, would start on the edge of a tub in the trainer's room, terrified of stepping in. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• The gamut of emotions from state track May 18, 2009
It's Idaho state track, the culmination of a year, a life in sports. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Raft River girls take 1A track crown May 17, 2009
Raft River girls take 1A track crown By Dustin LaprayTimes-News correspondent BOISE - Sally Hansen won three gold medals in the sprints on Saturday to lead the Raft River girls to the Class 1A Idaho State Track and Field Championship. It's the Trojans' first girls title since 2001. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• State track roundup: Raft River starts strong May 15, 2009
In the Class 1A ranks of the Idaho State Track and Field Championships, Raft River took a lead in the team competition with 30 points Thursday. Marli Manning took gold for Raft River in the discus with a throw 123 feet. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Michael Arnold Is Big Sky Co-Men's Field Athlete of the Week May 13, 2009
Arnold and the rest of the Idaho State track squad will compete in the Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track Championships May 13-16 in Missoula, Mont. The NCAA West Regional is May 29-30 in Eugene, Ore. (Isubengals.com)
Strand, Arnold Add To ISU's Regional Qualifying List May 7, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- Sophomore and freshman boosted the Idaho State track team's number of NCAA Regional qualifying performances to 11 with spectacular performances over the past four days in the state of Utah. Strand ran a raw time of 1:50. (Isubengals.com)
Bengals Add Five Conference Qualifiers at Robison Invitational Apr 28, 2009
Provo, UT --- Rain and near-freezing temperatures forced the cancellation of several events, but not before the Idaho State track team added five new Big Sky Conference qualifying marks and improved or match four others at the Robison Invitational, hosted by BYU on Friday and Saturday. The women did their damage in the 400-meter events. (Isubengals.com)
Ricardi, Strand win events at All-Idaho Cup Apr 4, 2009
Boise, ID --- The weather outside was frightful, but the Idaho State track teams made the most of it, winning two of the five events completed on a snowstorm-shortened first day at the All-Idaho Cup at Bronco Stadium in Boise. Junior captured the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing the event in 9:49. (Isubengals.com)
ISU's showing delights coach Mar 2, 2009
Dave Nielsen couldn't have sounded more enthused about his Idaho State track and field squad's performance at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships, which concluded Saturday in Flagstaff, Ariz. Idaho State's men's team captured second place, while junior multi-event athlete Sydney Wendt won the pentathlon and high jump to power the Idaho State women to fifth place. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
