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Athletes and Brands: Biggest Sports-Fashion Collaborations

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Sports and fashion are now close to each other. In the last year, athlete-focused fashion deals brought in over $2.5 billion globally. Players are no longer just athletes, they are style leaders. Brands are collaborating with stars who move both product and culture. These partnerships turned from simple jerseys to full lifestyle drops. In this article, we will reveal the biggest collaborations where athletes with clothing brands made sportswear trendsetting statements and drove massive sales across the globe.

How Sports-Fashion Collaborations Develop

The process started in 1936 when tennis legend René Lacoste launched his signature polo shirt that offered function and clean style. That approach revealed the idea of athletes as fashion figures. Now, social media, celebrity buzz and fans around the world develop collaborations that combine sportswear with casual and luxury fashion. Athletes don’t just wear the gear, they design, promote and own it.

This phenomenon also changed the way fans interact with sports. Many people don’t just watch games anymore, they follow athlete brands, copy their looks, and even place bets with them in mind. Applications like the Melbet APK give fans a quick way to bet on games that involve their favorite players. This means that betting, fandom, and style create a full-circle experience. Fans get involved in the game, wear the same clothes as the athletes, and share their lifestyle.

Iconic Athlete-Fashion Brand Collaborations

These collaborations are more than just business deals. They developed trends and sneaker culture, and created fashion moments that appear on the streets and runways. Here’s an overview of the most significant athlete-brand pairings.

Michael Jordan and Nike

In 1984, Nike released the Air Jordan and completely changed the approach to sneakers. The first release sold out fast. It was not just a shoe, it became a symbol. This moment gave rise to a new model in which athletes drove sales and hype.

The Jordan brand didn’t stop at basketball. It also moved into music, streetwear, and even high fashion. It paved the way for top sportswear brands to link with athletes and build lifestyle lines beyond the game.

Serena Williams and Nike/Aneres

Serena teamed up with Nike early in her career and built a long-term deal. But she also created her own brand, Aneres, by flipping her name backward. The label promotes style, functionality, and power, made for women who move.

She wasn’t just modeling clothes. She shaped a new lane where women in sports lead fashion trends. Her work made sportswear more open, real, and stylish for everyone.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nike/CR7

Ronaldo has been with Nike for many years, and represents the brand on and off the football pitch. He also runs CR7, a fashion label with casual gear, shoes and underwear that is tied to his personal style and game.

His image sells globally. The CR7 line shows how brands that sponsor athletes don’t just use them for ads, they create entire labels around them. Ronaldo turned football fashion into a global product.

Kylian Mbappé and Hublot

Mbappé started to work with Swiss watchmaker Hublot as a brand ambassador. He became the face of their modern collections and aimed to connect younger fans with premium timepieces. The collaboration gave Hublot easier access and a bigger recognition among Gen Z and sports fans who value performance and style.

For Mbappé, it was a step into the high-end environment. He aligned himself with a luxury sports brand that delivers precision, tech and fashion. The deal improved his profile outside football and added a new charm to his personal brand.

Naomi Osaka and Louis Vuitton

Naomi Osaka became a global ambassador for Louis Vuitton. The luxury house featured her in campaigns that promoted fashion, activism and global appeal. Her personal style matched well with the modern look and international reach of LV.

Osaka gained credibility in fashion and stayed true to her interests. Louis Vuitton reached her audience and values, youth, diversity and global culture. The cooperation has provided both parties with new opportunities and access to new markets.

Zlatan Ibrahimović and H&M Move

Zlatan teamed up with H&M to launch the H&M Move line. The collaboration focused on accessible sportswear built for movement, not hype. H&M got a bold face with global recognition.

For Zlatan, it was a clean advantage too. He accessed a mass-market without losing his style. The gear matched his “train anywhere, anytime” mindset. The brand gained street-level relevance and improved activewear sales in new markets.

Neymar Jr. and Puma

Neymar signed with Puma and became the face of their football and lifestyle gear. The brand gave him signature boots, streetwear accessories and global campaigns. Puma got back into the football scene with a star who increases products and sets trends.

Both sides grew in Latin America, Europe and streetwear scenes. The deal gave Puma new energy and gave Neymar more brand power.

What Makes Athlete-Brand Collaborations Successful?

The best athlete-brand collabs don’t happen by luck. They work when both sides share a vision and keep it real. Athletes know their fans. Brands know their audience. When they work together, the result drives culture, cash and long-term hype. These athlete partnerships grow fast when they adhere to key principles:

Authenticity and alignment of the athlete’s image with brand values.
Innovation in design and product functionality.
Clear, bold storytelling and cultural relevance.
Smart marketing and a strong social media approach.
Consistency in brand presence across sports and lifestyle spaces.
Global appeal with local market impact.

Conclusion

Athlete-fashion deals changed the way people see sportswear. It’s not just gear anymore—it’s culture, business and identity. These collaborations literally erase lines between street, sport and high fashion. They set new rules, drive sales and shape what fans wear.

Trends keep changing too. Luxury pieces, eco materials and wearable tech are now part of the modern style. Big names introduce new collections every season. Fans buy in fast. Watch this space—new waves of crossovers will keep changing the game.

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Charlton Shatters Sprint Record on Day Two of NCAA East Preliminaries

JACKSONVILLE – Florida Gators Track and Field competed in day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries on Thursday, ultimately qualifying three athletes for the NCAA Championship meet in Eugene, Ore. and witnessing one vaunted program record fall. Highlights Jumps In the Women’s Long Jump, the Gators’ two entrants both qualified […]

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JACKSONVILLE – Florida Gators Track and Field competed in day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries on Thursday, ultimately qualifying three athletes for the NCAA Championship meet in Eugene, Ore. and witnessing one vaunted program record fall.

Highlights
Jumps
In the Women’s Long Jump, the Gators’ two entrants both qualified by delivering the third and fifth-best marks in the field. Anthaya Charlton, the SEC Champion of the Long Jump, delivered a 6.52m [21′ 4.75″] mark that easily situated her inside the top-12 for qualification.

Freshman Alyssa Banales also punched her ticket, courtesy of an all-conditions personal-best of 6.41m [21′ 0.25″]. Banales was one of only two athletes to advance from the second flight, widely outperforming her initial seeding to punch her ticket to the title bout.

All three of Florida’s long jumpers advanced to the national meet, including Malcolm Clemons, who earned a spot in the men’s field on Wednesday.

Sprints/Hurdles
The aforementioned Charlton, less than an hour removed from her qualifying effort in the Long Jump, took to the track for the first round of the 100m dash.

Her 11.05-second performance, a new all-time personal best, not only earned her first place in her heat and a spot in Saturday’s Quarterfinal round, but the honor of being the fastest woman to ever wear the Gator kit.

The program record in the signature sprint event adds to the growing legend of Charlton’s 2025 season. She joins the likes of UF Athletic Hall of Famers Michelle Freeman and Anita Howard as one-time holders of the Gator women’s speed crown.

Her time – 11.05 seconds – shattered the previous record of 11.13, putting twice the margin between her record and its predecessor as exists between the No. 2 and No. 5 marks on Florida’s all-time performance list.

In the 100m Hurdles, Habiba Harris maintained the dominant form she showed at the SEC Championships, leading the field with a 12.80-second performance and automatically qualifying for Saturday’s Quarterfinal.

Gabrielle Matthews also advanced, posting a season-best 23.16 time to take second place in heat one of the 200m first round.

Distance
Hilda Olemomoi, the SEC Silver Medalist in the 10,000m, advanced past the Semifinal round of the 10,000m on Thursday night. Her 32:45.45 time earned her third place in the field, and moved her up to No. 3 in Gator history in the event. She will compete in Saturday’s 5000m semifinal, looking yet again to qualify for the event final in Eugene.

Mid-distance
Sophomore Layla Haynes delivered an impressive all-conditions personal best of 2:03.81 to qualify by time in the 800m first round. Her mark improved on her previous career-best pace by nearly a full second, and propeled her into the No. 10 spot on Florida’s all-time performance list.

Live Results and Streaming
Live Results from the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries can be found here.

ESPN+ will broadcast Friday’s events here.

Schedule Updates
Due to yet another weather delay on Thursday, the Women’s Shot Put competition has been pushed to Friday at 10:00 a.m. ET.

NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries – Florida Gators Results
Thursday, May 29

Event	Participant – Time or mark//place in heat (overall)	Notes
W Hammer Throw*	Imani Washington – 61.43m [201’6″]//14^th
W Javelin *	Evelyn Vanzwieten – 44.40m [145’8″]//31^st Elaina Perkins – 44.33m [145’5″]//32^nd
M Shot Put *	Logan Montgomery – NM
W Long Jump *	Anthaya Charlton – 6.52m [21′ 4.75″]//3rd Alyssa Banales – 6.41m [21′ 0.25″]//5th	QUAL FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP QUAL FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP, PB
W 100m Hurdles	Habiba Harris – 12.80//1^st (1^st)	Qualifies by finish
W 100m	Anthaya Charlton – 11.05//1^st (6^th)	UF PROGRAM RECORD, Qualifies by finish, PB
W 800m	Layla Haynes – 2:03.81//6^th (19^th) Jessica Edwards – 2:07.88//8^th (34^th)	qualifies by time, PB
W 200m	Gabrielle Matthews – 23.16//2^nd (	Qualifies by finish, SB
W 10,000m *	Hilda Olemomoi – 32:45.45//3rd	QUAL FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP, UF All-time No. 3, SB

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The Michigan high school girls track and field listings below are based on reported results heading into state finals on May 31, according to athletic.net rankings. Check back each week during the season for a new set of rankings. Note: Any numerals in parenthesis next to a result are wind readings. 100 Meters (Rank, Name, […]

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Note: Any numerals in parenthesis next to a result are wind readings.

100 Meters

(Rank, Name, Mark, Grade, Team)

1, Aubrey Wilson, 11.65, 10, Dearborn Divine Child

2, Kamryn Tatum, 11.78(4.3), 11, West Bloomfield

3, Jayla Dace, 11.81, 12, Detroit Renaissance

4, Daelyn Jones, 11.88(1.5), 10, GR Christian

5, Taryn Henderson, 11.90(3.2), 12, Farmington Hills Mercy

6, Jordynn Young, 11.97(1.2), 12, Saginaw Heritage

7, Madelyn Piotrowski, 12.00(3.5), 11, Troy Athens

8, Asia Elder, 12.01(2.7), 12, Oak Park

9, Keyanna O’Tey, 12.02, 12, Sturgis

10, Nahya Daza, 12.08(1.5), 10, Forest Hills Northern

200 Meters

1, Caylin Ivy, 24.02, 10, Detroit Cass Tech

2, Aubrey Wilson, 24.08, 10, Dearborn Divine Child

3, Kamryn Tatum, 24.13(1.6), 11, West Bloomfield

4, Malise Brown, 24.32, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

5, Nevaeh Burns, 24.36(1.6), 10, Oak Park

6, Taryn Henderson, 24.50(1.6), 12, Farmington Hills Mercy

7, Payton Gee, 24.51(5.3), 9, Oak Park

8, Sydney Kuhn, 24.55, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

9, Daelyn Jones, 24.64(0.6), 10, Grand Rapids Christian

10, Maya Justice, 24.64(0.0), 12, Woodhaven

400 Meters

1, Sydney Kuhn, 53.9, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

2, Emmry Ross, 54.28, 12, Onsted

3, Nevaeh Burns, 54.91, 10, Oak Park

4, Caylin Ivy, 55.11, 10, Detroit Cass Tech

5, Malise Brown, 55.12, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

6, Janae Coleman, 55.33, 9, Oak Park

7, Mauriel Seeberger, 55.47, 10, Portage Northern

8, Christina Dixon, 55.96, 11, Haslett

9, Kamryn Tatum, 56.01, 11, West Bloomfield

10, Sydney Roberts, 56.07, 12, Midland Dow

800 Meters

1, Emmry Ross, 02:00.53, 12, Onsted

2, Sydney Kuhn, 02:06.39, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

3, Valerie Beeck, 02:10.95, 12, Grand Haven

4, Layla Jordan, 02:11.09, 12, Goodrich

5, Collette Wierks, 02:11.99, 10, Holland West Ottawa

6, Eliza Keith, 02:13.40, 12, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian

7, Allie Nowak, 02:14.11, 12, Johannesburg-Lewiston

8, Addy Smith, 02:14.16, 12, Grand Haven

9, Annie Alkema, 02:14.40, 12, Kalamazoo Central

10, Lane Isom, 02:14.47, 10, Richland Gull Lake

1600 Meters

1, Emmry Ross, 04:46.11, 12, Onsted

2, Valerie Beeck, 04:48.03, 12, Grand Haven

3, Lucy Cook, 04:48.37, 12, Rochester

4, Victoria Garces, 04:48.48, 12, Midland Dow

5, Natasza Dudek, 04:48.87, 9, Ann Arbor Pioneer

6, Helen Sachs, 04:51.97, 12, Holland West Ottawa

7, Emma Hoffman, 04:52.95, 11, Otsego

8, Ella Goodsell, 04:53.47, 11, Romeo

9, Kaelin Hughes, 04:55.10, 12, Livonia Stevenson

10, Katie Berkshire, 04:55.25, 11, Gaylord

3200 Meters

1, Natasza Dudek, 10:03.23, 9, Ann Arbor Pioneer

2, Helen Sachs, 10:09.19, 12, Holland West Ottawa

3, Victoria Garces, 10:15.01, 12, Midland Dow

4, Emma Hoffman, 10:17.08, 11, Otsego

5, Katie Berkshire, 10:30.74, 11, Gaylord

6, Lucy Cook, 10:36.08, 12, Rochester

7, Lillian Deskins, 10:36.28, 12, Romeo

8, Natalia Guaresimo, 10:36.60, 11, Romeo

9, Ella Goodsell, 10:37.24, 11, Romeo

10, Kaelin Hughes, 10:37.40, 12, Livonia Stevenson

100m Hurdles – 33″

1, Laila Hawkins, 13.98, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

2, Carrie VanNoy, 13.99(2.6), 12, Oak Park

3, Molly Brown, 14.05, 12, Addison

4, Mia Barnett, 14.10(1.1), 12, Clinton Twp. Chippewa Valley

5, Jada Wilson, 14.10(-1.2), 12, Belleville

6, Payton Gee, 14.18(1.1), 9, Oak Park

7, Jayda Watson, 14.24(2.6), 12, Oak Park

8, Celeste Davis, 14.28(1.1), 12, Detroit Renaissance

9, Aliyah Ferguson, 14.52, 12, Ann Arbor Huron

10, Brooklyn Harmon, 14.65(4.5), 12, Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg

11, Brooklyn Cotton, 14.65(1.3), 11, Royal Oak

300m Hurdles – 30″

1, Sydney Kuhn, 42.06, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

2, Jada Wilson, 43.09, 12, Belleville

3, Carrie VanNoy, 43.14, 12, Oak Park

4, Laila Hawkins, 43.58, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

5, Rylie Bacon, 44.02, 12, Detroit Renaissance

6, Molly Brown, 44.24, 12, Addison

7, Natalia Bohn, 44.66, 12, Salem

8, Brooklyn Harmon, 44.81, 12, Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg

9, Lauren Bickerdt, 44.9, 12, Detroit Renaissance

10, Ava Gary, 44.92, 12, Gladwin

4×100 Relay

1, 47.23, Oak Park

2, 47.8, Detroit Renaissance

3, 48.07, East Kentwood

4, 48.28, West Bloomfield

5, 48.35, Sturgis

6, 48.73, Rockford

7, 48.74, Troy Athens

8, 48.85, GR Ottawa Hills

9, 48.91, Belleville

10, 48.93, Portage Northern

4×200 Relay

1, 01:40.02, Oak Park

2, 01:40.40, Detroit Renaissance

3, 01:40.63, Saginaw Heritage

4, 01:41.31, Detroit Cass Tech

5, 01:41.50, East Kentwood

6, 01:42.04, Romeo

7, 01:42.28, Sturgis

8, 01:42.37, West Bloomfield

9, 01:43.07, FHC GR Forest Hills Central

10, 01:43.10, Portage Northern

4×400 Relay

1, 03:48.42, Oak Park

2, 03:55.13, Holland West Ottawa

3, 03:55.64, Detroit Renaissance

4, 03:56.32, Saginaw Swan Valley

5, 03:56.56, Dearborn Divine Child

6, 03:56.93, Detroit Cass Tech

7, 03:57.09, Romeo

8, 03:57.78, Rockford

9, 03:57.82, Ann Arbor Huron

10, 03:58.27, Saginaw Heritage

4×800 Relay

1, 09:11.23Holland West Ottawa

2, 09:16.63Oak Park

3, 09:16.69Romeo

4, 09:17.85, -, Grand Haven

5, 09:18.07Zeeland East

6, 09:19.70Rochester

7, 09:20.19Goodrich

8, 09:20.71Ann Arbor Huron

9, 09:20.99Ann Arbor Pioneer

10, 09:21.84Saline

Shot Put – 4kg

1, Addyson Stiverson, 52′ 10.75″, 10, Montrose

2, Lorelai Zielinski, 50′ 1″, 10, Traverse City Central

3, Cora Williams, 44′ 10″, 12, Ann Arbor Fr Gabriel Richard

4, Leigha Stoepker, 44′ 2″, 12, Jenison

5, Brenna McDonald, 43′ 4″, 12, Schoolcraft

6, Izzy Krause, 43′ 3″, 12, Plymouth

7, Kalia Monroe, 43′ 2″, 12, Eastpointe

8, Aubree Deshetsky, 42′ 1.5″, 11, North Branch

9, Marie Powers, 41′ 7.5″, 10, Coldwater

10, Elizabeth (Izzie) Miller, 41′ 4.5″, 12, BC Harper Creek

Discus – 1kg

1, Lorelai Zielinski, 164′ 9″, 10, Traverse City Central

2, Addyson Stiverson, 153′ 5″, 10, Montrose

3, Leigha Stoepker, 148′ 10″, 12, Jenison

4, Jenna Spitzley, 146′ 1″, 11, Pewamo-Westphalia

5, Jada Ewell, 144′ 5″, 12, Royal Oak

6, Ellie Mendoza, 142′ 4″, 10, Rochester

7, Charlotte Minor, 137′ 10″, 12, Livonia Churchill

8, Olivia Hosford, 137′ 6″, 11, Rockford

9, Elizabeth (Izzie) Miller, 137′ 5″, 12, BC Harper Creek

10, Brenna McDonald, 135′ 5″, 12, Schoolcraft

High Jump

1, Greta Caprathe, 5′ 9″, 12, Rockford

T2, Sarah Pippin, 5′ 7″, 11, Edwardsburg

T2, Ivy Roberts, 5′ 7″, 11, Gaylord

T4, Bella Friddle, 5′ 6″, 10, Hastings

T4, Elli VanDusen, 5′ 6″, 10, Kalamazoo Christian

T4, Sophia Pell, 5′ 6″, 12, Olivet

T4, Alannah Love, 5′ 6″, 10, Lansing Waverly

T4, Nadia Hill, 5′ 6″, 12, Muskegon

T4, Ava Thomas, 5′ 6″, 10, Kalamazoo Christian

T4, Rocsi Ferguson, 5′ 6″, 10, Woodhaven

T4, Ereni Polhamus, 5′ 6″, 11, Comstock

T4, Lauren Sheldon, 5′ 6″, 9, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek

T4, Beth Sweeney, 5′ 6″, 12, Erie Mason

Pole Vault

1, Katie Blue, 12′ 9″, 11, Grand Ledge

2, Izzy(Isabelle) Robbins, 12′ 7″, 11, Grand Haven

T3, Raiden Kipfmiller, 12′ 6″, 11, Dexter

T3, Isabel German, 12′ 6″, 12, Lowell

T3, Evie Mathis, 12′ 6″, 11, Wayland Union

6, Olivia Bagdasarian, 12′ 0″, 10, Lake Orion

T7, Marra Collins, 11′ 9″, 11, Eaton Rapids

T7, Maiya Corrigan, 11′ 9″, 11, Rockford

9, Shaylee McCain, 11′ 7″, 12, Walled Lake Central

T10, Aubree Bowers, 11′ 6″, 10, FHC GR Forest Hills Central

T10, Debbie McCoy, 11′ 6″, 11, Dexter

T10, Rowan Smith, 11′ 6″, 11, Okemos

T10, Calie Griswold, 11′ 6″, 11, Davison

T10, Brooklyn Zylstra, 11′ 6″, 10, East Kentwood

Long Jump

1, Celeste Davis, 18′ 10.25″, 12, Detroit Renaissance

2, Maya Justice, 18′ 5.5″, 12, Woodhaven

3, Ella Grabowski, 18′ 3.5″, 10, Coldwater

4, Leigha Whitman, 18′ 3″, 10, Stevensville Lakeshore

T5, Sadie Dykstra, 18′ 2″, 11, Yale

T5, Raquel Walker, 18′ 2″, 9, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer

7, Greta Caprathe, 18′ 1.25″, 12, Rockford

T8, Fiona Kane, 18′ 1″, 11, Dearborn Edsel Ford

T8, Aubrey Wilson, 18′ 1″, 10, Dearborn Divine Child

10, Mirra Fenlon, 17′ 10.5″, 12, Zeeland East

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Hall Of Fame Spotlight

By: Stephen Gorchov Story Links 2025 Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame Brochure Purchase Tickets/Sponsorships Leading up to the 2025 Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, GoHofstra.com will feature one of the six individuals being inducted in the Class of 2025. Today, former Hofstra women’s lacrosse standout Kimberly Hillier is […]

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By: Stephen Gorchov

Leading up to the 2025 Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, GoHofstra.com will feature one of the six individuals being inducted in the Class of 2025. Today, former Hofstra women’s lacrosse standout Kimberly Hillier is featured.

The Class of 2025 includes: Kimberly Hillier (women’s lacrosse), Robert McKeon (extraordinary service to Hofstra athletics), Mike Miller (baseball), Michael Todd (men’s soccer), Kelsie Wills (volleyball), and Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. (extraordinary service to Hofstra athletics).

The Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Outing will take place at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor, New York. You can contact the Athletic Development Office at (516) 463-4919 or prideclub@hofstra.edu for more information.

A women’s lacrosse student-athlete from 2004 to 2007, Hillier is one of only four two-time All-Americans in team history. She was an IWLCA Second Team All-American in 2006 and a third team selection in 2007 after leading the Pride to its second-ever NCAA Championship appearance. In addition, she was the first Hofstra student-athlete in Hofstra’s Colonial Athletic Association history to be named All-CAA First Team in all four years. Hillier was also the 2004 CAA Rookie of the Year and a member of the CAA 25th Anniversary Team. A former member of the United States National Team, Hillier currently ranks fourth all-time at Hofstra in points (215), tied for third in assists (82), fifth in goals (133), ninth in ground balls (120), and seventh in draw controls (143). Following graduation, Hillier embarked on a coaching career and now serves as a private trainer and coach.

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Pellicoro Advances to 800m Quarterfinals at Regionals

Story Links COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The second day of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field West Regional saw Laura Pellicoro move on to the quarterfinals in the women’s 800m, while freshman Juliette Forstrom concluded her outstanding season in the 10,000m semifinal with a top-25 finish. […]

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The second day of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field West Regional saw Laura Pellicoro move on to the quarterfinals in the women’s 800m, while freshman Juliette Forstrom concluded her outstanding season in the 10,000m semifinal with a top-25 finish.

Laura Pellicoro advanced to the quarterfinal round after winning her heat with a time of 2:03.55. Her performance was the fastest in her section and secured one of the automatic qualifying spots among six total heats. She will return to the track on Saturday in the quarterfinal to earn a trip to the Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Tomorrow, Mark Milner returns to the track after advancing from the 1,500m first round. Giuliano Scasso enters the 3,000m Steeplechase Quarterfinal with a qualifying time of 8:44.36 while Matt Strangio, seeded 6th with a time of 13:24.14, takes the line in Men’s 5,000m Semifinals.

2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships West First Round
College Station, Texas (E.B. Cushing Stadium)
May 28-31, 2025

Wednesday, May 28

Men’s 1,500m First Round

8. Mark Milner, 3:46.65

44. Jonas Price, 3:58.32

Men’s 10,000m Semifinals

32. Jona Bodirsky, 29:23.75

46. Bradley Peloquin, 31:12.92

Thursday, May 29

Women’s 800m First Round

3. Laura Pellicoro, 2:03.55

Women’s 10,000m Semifinals

24. Juliette Forstrom, 35:09.34

Friday, May 30

Men’s 1,500m Quarterfinal, 3:15 PM (PT)

8. Mark Milner, 3:46.65

Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase Quarterfinals, 3:40 PM (PT)

31. Giuliano Scasso, 8:44.36

Men’s 5,000m Semifinals, 6:10 PM (PT)

6. Matt Strangio, 13:24.14

Saturday, May 31

Women’s 800 Quarterfinal, 5:05 PM (PT)

3. Laura Pellicoro, 2:03.55

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Former North Park Coach to be Inducted into SCB Hall of Fame

Story Links CHICAGO, Ill. — On October 31, former North Park University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the Small College Basketball (SCB) Hall of Fame. McCarrell, a three-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year (1978–80), will be honored in Lakeland, Florida, alongside 11 other members of the […]

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Former North Park Coach to be Inducted into SCB Hall of Fame

CHICAGO, Ill. — On October 31, former North Park University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the Small College Basketball (SCB) Hall of Fame. McCarrell, a three-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year (1978–80), will be honored in Lakeland, Florida, alongside 11 other members of the class of 2025.

“Dan McCarrell’s legacy in basketball is one of excellence, leadership, and unwavering dedication,” said John Born, North Park’s athletics director. “His impact on the game and the players he has mentored is immeasurable. Being inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the sport.”

McCarrell led then-North Park College to three consecutive national championships from 1978–80. He was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1985 and North Park’s Viking Hall of Fame in 1988. He was also named the NCAA Division III Coach of the Decade for the 1970s at the national tournament banquet in 1980. He coached nine All-Americans, and four of his players were selected in the National Basketball Association draft.

“Coach McCarrell being inducted to the SCB Hall of Fame is another testament to what he’s built at North Park,” said current Head Men’s Basketball Coach Edwind McGhee. “Anytime we talk about the history and tradition of this program, Coach McCarell and his teams are our gold standard. This is a well-deserved honor for him and his family.”

As a North Park student-athlete, McCarrell was a men’s basketball team captain during the 1960–61 season. In 17 seasons coaching the Vikings, his teams compiled a 295–159 record and played in six NCAA tournaments, boasting a tournament record of 17–4. North Park’s three consecutive titles are matched only by the University of California, Los Angeles. They remain the only teams to win three consecutive national titles at any level of college basketball. McCarrell’s 1979 team was the first Division III basketball team to win back-to-back national titles.

This marks the ninth class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Florida Southern College.

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Kolbe Advances to Women’s 800m Quarterfinals at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round

Story Links JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Smilla Kolbe cruised in her heat to notch an automatic qualifying spot into the quarterfinals of the women’s 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round on Thursday afternoon at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium. Kolbe ran her way to […]

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Smilla Kolbe cruised in her heat to notch an automatic qualifying spot into the quarterfinals of the women’s 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round on Thursday afternoon at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium.

Kolbe ran her way to a first-place finish in her heat and fifth overall among the top 48 runners in the East region. She clocked in at 2:02.29 to be one of 24 athletes to advance to Saturday’s round of 800m races.

“Smilla [Kolbe] looked very smooth today,” said head coach Jeff Pigg. “She controlled the race and continues her mission to compete at the finals.”

The senior is one top-12 time away from clinching back-to-back appearances in the women’s 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She also one step closer to potentially earning First Team All-American honors in both indoor and outdoor for the 800m race in the same season.

Ella Chandler followed Kolbe in the next heat of the 800m race, where she notched 2:07.67 to be sixth in her heat. It was the first time in program history for the women’s squad that two Ospreys qualified for the national regional round in the same event.

“Ella [Chandler] famines a lot of experience throughout the last few weeks of the season,” Pigg continued. “Today was another big step in her development. She now knows she can run at this level.”

Kolbe will move on to the quarterfinal round of the women’s 800m, which will take place on Saturday, May 31, at 7:05 p.m., hosted at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium. The top 12 times will advance to Eugene, Ore., with the top three from each heat automatically qualifying plus the next three heats.

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