<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://mumonarchs.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Methodist University Athletics</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/rss.aspx?path=track</link><description>Latest news items for Methodist University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://mumonarchs.com/rss?path=track" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Monarchs Collect Eight Outdoor Track &amp; Field All-Region Honors</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/21/track-and-field-monarchs-collect-eight-outdoor-track-field-all-region-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/21/track-and-field-monarchs-collect-eight-outdoor-track-field-all-region-honors.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Region Graphic" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2026-Postseason-Awards-Outdoor-Track-Field-NCAA-DIII-All-Region-Website.png" /><br /><br />NEW ORLEANS, La.  The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its 2026 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field All-Region Teams on Tuesday, with the Methodist University men's track & field program earning eight total honors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2026-Postseason-Awards-Outdoor-Track-Field-NCAA-DIII-All-Region-Website.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2026-Postseason-Awards-Outdoor-Track-Field-NCAA-DIII-All-Region-Website.png"><media:title>2026 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Region Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/2026-Postseason-Awards-Outdoor-Track-Field-NCAA-DIII-All-Region-Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13266</s:story_id></item><item><title>Monarchs’ 4x100 Relay Clocks Season-Best Time at Dani Palooza Last Chance</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/18/track-and-field-monarchs-4x100-relay-clocks-season-best-time-at-dani-palooza-last-chance.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/18/track-and-field-monarchs-4x100-relay-clocks-season-best-time-at-dani-palooza-last-chance.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Logan Wade running in the 4x100 at HPU" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/IMG_8259.jpg" /><br /><br />HIGH POINT, N.C.  The Methodist men's track & field 4x100-meter relay team closed out its season with a near-record performance Sunday at the Dani Palooza Last Chance meet inside Vert Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/IMG_8259.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/IMG_8259.jpg"><media:title>Logan Wade running in the 4x100 at HPU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/IMG_8259.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13265</s:story_id></item><item><title>Monarch Men Capture 2026 ECAC Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championship</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/9/track-and-field-monarch-men-capture-2026-ecac-outdoor-track-field-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/5/9/track-and-field-monarch-men-capture-2026-ecac-outdoor-track-field-championship.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Methodist men's Outdoor T&F ECAC Champ photo" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/9/IMG_0389.jpeg" /><br /><br />WESTMINSTER, Md.  The Methodist men's track & field team claimed the 2026 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Outdoor Track & Field Championship on Saturday, totaling 168.5 points at Kenneth R. Gill Stadium on the campus of McDaniel College. Selected members of the Methodist women's track & field team also competed during the championship meet.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/IMG_0389.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/IMG_0389.jpeg"><media:title>Methodist men's Outdoor T&amp;F ECAC Champ photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/IMG_0389.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 9 May 2026 21:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13255</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tennis and Track Lead Monarchs to Five USA South Weekly Honors</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/13/general-tennis-and-track-lead-monarchs-to-five-usa-south-weekly-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/13/general-tennis-and-track-lead-monarchs-to-five-usa-south-weekly-honors.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Tennis, Track and Field, Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="USA South Athletes of the Week 4-13-26" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/ATOW_Web__4_13_.png" /><br /><br />ROME, Ga.  The USA South Athletic Conference announced its weekly Athletes of the Week honors on Monday afternoon, with five Methodist University student-athletes recognized for their performances. The Monarchs earned four honors from their tennis programs and one from track & field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/ATOW_Web__4_13_.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/ATOW_Web__4_13_.png"><media:title>USA South Athletes of the Week 4-13-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/ATOW_Web__4_13_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13211</s:story_id></item><item><title>Methodist Delivers Statement Performance at Lynchburg</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/11/track-and-field-methodist-delivers-statement-performance-at-lynchburg.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/11/track-and-field-methodist-delivers-statement-performance-at-lynchburg.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lavon Aiken running at HPU event" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/2M2A3121.JPG" /><br /><br />LYNCHBURG, Va.  The Methodist track & field team delivered a comprehensive, results-driven performance at the Dennis Craddock Coaches Classic, hosted by the University of Lynchburg. The Monarchs combined elite sprint execution, impactful relay performances, and a breakout field event showing to position themselves strongly as the championship phase approaches.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/2M2A3121.JPG" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/2M2A3121.JPG"><media:title>Lavon Aiken running at HPU event</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/2M2A3121.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:58:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13206</s:story_id></item><item><title>Monarchs Shine at 2026 VertKlasse Meeting</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/6/track-and-field-monarchs-shine-at-2026-vertklasse-meeting.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/4/6/track-and-field-monarchs-shine-at-2026-vertklasse-meeting.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Logan Williams steeplechase High Point" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Logan_Williams_steeplechase_High_Point.png" /><br /><br />HIGH POINT, N.C.  The Methodist track & field program made strides at High Point University last week, with many individuals establishing new personal-best marks. For full results from the 2026 VertKlasse Meeting, click here.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Logan_Williams_steeplechase_High_Point.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Logan_Williams_steeplechase_High_Point.png"><media:title>Logan Williams steeplechase High Point</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Logan_Williams_steeplechase_High_Point.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13193</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four Monarchs Earn Athlete of the Week Honors</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/30/general-four-monarchs-earn-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/30/general-four-monarchs-earn-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspx</guid><category>General, Track and Field, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="USA South Athletes of the Week 3-30-26" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png" /><br /><br />R0ME, Ga.  The USA South Athletic Conference announced its latest Athletes of the Week on Monday afternoon, recognizing four Methodist student-athletes for their recent athletic success. Abigail Fritzsche, Shea Bieniek, Logan Wade and Kamren Jenkins were the four Monarchs to earn accolades.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png"><media:title>USA South Athletes of the Week 3-30-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/AOTW_web_3-30-26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13180</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wade Sets Program Best in 100-Meter Dash as Monarchs Compete at Adidas Trojan Challenge</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/30/track-and-field-wade-sets-program-best-in-100-meter-dash-as-monarchs-compete-at-adidas-trojan-challenge.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/30/track-and-field-wade-sets-program-best-in-100-meter-dash-as-monarchs-compete-at-adidas-trojan-challenge.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Logan Wade running at JDL" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/54384695281_087f87ca11_o__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />MOUNT OLIVE, N.C.  The Methodist track and field teams were back in action on Saturday at the 9th Annual Adidas Trojan Challenge hosted by the University of Mount Olive. The Monarchs showcased their talent versus teams across NCAA Division I, II and III.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/54384695281_087f87ca11_o__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/54384695281_087f87ca11_o__1_.jpg"><media:title>Logan Wade running at JDL</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/54384695281_087f87ca11_o__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:13:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13179</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three Monarchs Named USA South Athletes of the Week</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/23/general-three-monarchs-named-usa-south-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/23/general-three-monarchs-named-usa-south-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>General, Track and Field, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="USA South Athletes of the Week 3/23/26" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/23/AOTW_web_3-23-26.png" /><br /><br />R0ME, Ga.  Three Methodist student-athletes were among the latest USA South Athletes of the Week, which the conference announced on Monday afternoon. Jarius Fajardo and Brooke Murrell both earned recognition for the second time this spring, while Jay Moore received his first weekly honor.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/AOTW_web_3-23-26.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/AOTW_web_3-23-26.png"><media:title>USA South Athletes of the Week 3/23/26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/AOTW_web_3-23-26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13165</s:story_id></item><item><title>Monarchs Compete at 2026 Shamrock Invitational</title><link>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/22/track-and-field-monarchs-compete-at-2026-shamrock-invitational.aspx</link><guid>https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/22/track-and-field-monarchs-compete-at-2026-shamrock-invitational.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's 200 meter relay team new record 2026" src="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/22/Screenshot_2026-03-22_at_9.16.30_PM.png" /><br /><br />MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.  The Methodist track & field teams competed at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational Thursday through Saturday, contending alongside more than 40 schools. For full results, click here.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/22/Screenshot_2026-03-22_at_9.16.30_PM.png" /><media:content url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/22/Screenshot_2026-03-22_at_9.16.30_PM.png"><media:title>Women's 200 meter relay team new record 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mumonarchs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/22/Screenshot_2026-03-22_at_9.16.30_PM.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>13162</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>