<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.acusports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Abilene Christian Athletics</title><link>https://admin.acusports.com/rss.aspx?path=track</link><description>Latest news items for Abilene Christian Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.acusports.com/rss?path=track" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>ACU Completes Track Season with Jenkins' Triple Jump</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/29/track-field-acu-completes-track-season-with-jenkins-triple-jump</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/29/track-field-acu-completes-track-season-with-jenkins-triple-jump</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Arthur Jenkins competes in the triple jump at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark. on May 29, 2026" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM13285.jpg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Abilene Christian's 2026 track and field season finished with the Wildcats' final event at the NCAA West First Round meet at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Field on Friday night.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM13285.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM13285.jpg"><media:title>Arthur Jenkins competes in the triple jump at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark. on May 29, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM13285.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:07:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25749</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pair of Wildcats Represent ACU Women at Regional Meet</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/28/track-field-pair-of-wildcats-represent-acu-women-at-regional-meet</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/28/track-field-pair-of-wildcats-represent-acu-women-at-regional-meet</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mariana Van Dyk throws the shot put in the NCAA West First Round meet in Fayetteville, Ark., on May 28, 2026." src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM18198.jpg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Abilene Christian's Chianel Asoburuenwu and Mariana Van Dyk competed on Thursday evening at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West First Round at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM18198.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM18198.jpg"><media:title>Mariana Van Dyk throws the shot put in the NCAA West First Round meet in Fayetteville, Ark., on May 28, 2026.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/BPM18198.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25747</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hall, Punt Kickoff NCAA West First Round for Wildcats</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/27/track-field-hall-punt-kickoff-ncaa-west-first-round-for-wildcats</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/27/track-field-hall-punt-kickoff-ncaa-west-first-round-for-wildcats</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Miguel Hall runs in the 110 Hurdles at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark., on May 27, 2026" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/27/BPM10862.jpg" /><br /><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The first two of Abilene Christian's five qualified athletes took part in the NCAA West First Round Track and Field Championships on Wednesday at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/BPM10862.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/BPM10862.jpg"><media:title>Miguel Hall runs in the 110 Hurdles at the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark., on May 27, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/BPM10862.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25745</s:story_id></item><item><title>ACU Begins NCAA West First Round on Wednesday</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/26/track-field-acu-begins-ncaa-west-first-round</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/26/track-field-acu-begins-ncaa-west-first-round</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mariana Van Dyk celebrates her bronze medal in the shot put at the 2026 WAC Outdoor Championships in Arlington" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/26/DSC09802.JPG" /><br /><br />The Abilene Christian track and field team competes in the NCAA West First Round beginning Wednesday morning in Fayetteville, Ark. at John McDonnell Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/DSC09802.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/DSC09802.JPG"><media:title>Mariana Van Dyk celebrates her bronze medal in the shot put at the 2026 WAC Outdoor Championships in Arlington</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/DSC09802.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:07:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25743</s:story_id></item><item><title>Work Begins on Track Resurfacing at Elmer Gray Stadium</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/22/track-field-work-begins-on-track-resurfacing-at-elmer-gray-stadium</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/22/track-field-work-begins-on-track-resurfacing-at-elmer-gray-stadium</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Work begins on track resurfacing at Elmer Gray Stadium on May 20, 2026" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/IMG_1348.JPG" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/IMG_1348.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/IMG_1348.JPG"><media:title>Work begins on track resurfacing at Elmer Gray Stadium on May 20, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/IMG_1348.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25740</s:story_id></item><item><title>Five Wildcats Qualify for NCAA West First Round Meet</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/21/track-field-five-wildcats-qualify-for-ncaa-west-first-round-meet</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/21/track-field-five-wildcats-qualify-for-ncaa-west-first-round-meet</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ACU Track and Field qualifiers NCAA West First Round 2026 graphic" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_West_WEB.png" /><br /><br />Five members of the Abilene Christian track and field team will represent the university at the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field West First Round, it was announced Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_West_WEB.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_West_WEB.png"><media:title>ACU Track and Field qualifiers NCAA West First Round 2026 graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/NCAA_West_WEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25739</s:story_id></item><item><title>McMeen, Relay Teams Lead ACU on Day 3 of WAC Championship</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/16/track-field-mcmeen-relay-teams-lead-acu-on-day-3-of-wac-championship</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/16/track-field-mcmeen-relay-teams-lead-acu-on-day-3-of-wac-championship</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ryan McMeen runs at the 2026 WAC Outdoor Championships on Thursday, May 14, 2026." src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/17/IMG_2336.JPG" /><br /><br />ARLINGTON, Texas - Ryan McMeen topped off his first outdoor season running for the Wildcats with a flourish as he won the 400 hurdles in a time of 51.59, and the ACU men's and women's teams swept the 4x400 relays on the third and final day of the WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/17/IMG_2336.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/17/IMG_2336.JPG"><media:title>Ryan McMeen runs at the 2026 WAC Outdoor Championships on Thursday, May 14, 2026.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/17/IMG_2336.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25733</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats Set Stage for Big Finale at WAC Championships</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/15/track-field-wildcats-set-stage-for-big-finale-at-wac-championships</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/15/track-field-wildcats-set-stage-for-big-finale-at-wac-championships</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Canaan Fairley smiles on the medal stand after winning gold in the decathlon at the WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/15/192A5089.JPG" /><br /><br />ARLINGTON, Texas - Day two of the WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships started well for the Abilene Christian Wildcats as Canaan Fairley successfully defended his title in winning the decathlon with a point total of 7,280. Natalie Poe kept the combined events trending up for ACU as she placed second in the heptathlon with a new personal best total of 5,177 points.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/192A5089.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/192A5089.JPG"><media:title>Canaan Fairley smiles on the medal stand after winning gold in the decathlon at the WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/192A5089.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25731</s:story_id></item><item><title>Punt Wins Gold on Day 1 of WAC Outdoor Championship</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/15/track-field-punt-wins-gold-on-day-1-of-wac-outdoor-championship</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/15/track-field-punt-wins-gold-on-day-1-of-wac-outdoor-championship</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rhet Punt stands on the medal stand after winning the hammer throw at the WAC Outdoor Championships on May 14, 2026" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/15/IMG_2108.JPG" /><br /><br />ARLINGTON, Texas - The first day of the Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships finished with multiple ACU Wildcats on the medal stand, and several others in great position for the multi-events on Thursday at UT Arlington's Maverick Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/IMG_2108.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/IMG_2108.JPG"><media:title>Rhet Punt stands on the medal stand after winning the hammer throw at the WAC Outdoor Championships on May 14, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/IMG_2108.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25729</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cats Compete in Final WAC Track Championship This Week</title><link>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/13/track-field-cats-compete-in-final-wac-track-championship-this-week</link><guid>https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/13/track-field-cats-compete-in-final-wac-track-championship-this-week</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Natalie Poe (left) and Skyla Riedel run the hurdles during the 2026 Wes Kittley Invitational" src="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Track_WesKittleyInvitational_Day2__EunRahPhoto__2026-111.jpg" /><br /><br />Abilene Christian will take part in the final Western Athletic Conference track and field championship beginning Thursday before the league segues to the United Athletic Conference this summer. The meet is being held at UT Arlington's Maverick Stadium for the second year in a row.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Track_WesKittleyInvitational_Day2__EunRahPhoto__2026-111.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Track_WesKittleyInvitational_Day2__EunRahPhoto__2026-111.jpg"><media:title>Natalie Poe (left) and Skyla Riedel run the hurdles during the 2026 Wes Kittley Invitational</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.acusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/Track_WesKittleyInvitational_Day2__EunRahPhoto__2026-111.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25724</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>