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Marco Langon (second from right) broke four minutes in the mile for the first time in his career.

Marco Langon Joins the Sub-Four Minute Mile Club

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

The sub four-minute mile is a staple of the Villanova men’s track and field program. Freshman Marco Langon is now the 25th member of the club, as he raced to a time of 3:58.82 at the Widener Invitational...

Marco Langon (pictured second from the right) helped lead team USA to a bronze medal at the World Cross Country Championships.

Mixing All The Right Ingredients: Runner Marco Langon

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

When a chef is creating a dish, it is imperative that the right ingredients are combined to make a satisfying meal.  Villanova freshman Marco Langon has two loves — distance running and cooking pasta....

Three Wildcats broke 29 minutes in the 10k event.

10k Runners Excel at Raleigh Relays

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

While graduate student Haftu Strintzos has endured a setback in the NCAA Cross Country Championships that cost Villanova points, Strintzos is proving why he owns seven of the top 15 times in Villanova...

The mens distance medley placed 11th at NCAA Championships

A Collision Derails ‘Nova in the NCAA Championships

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Villanova tested itself against the best of the best during the NCAA Championships with a collision in the first 100 meters of the race that ended the race before it even started for the Wildcats. The...

Mens track and field shatter 36 year old school record.

Men’s Track Breaks Distance Medley Relay Record

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Another week, another school record blown away. This time in dominant fashion. The quartet of junior Liam Murphy, freshman Jimmy Milgie, senior Sean Dolan and graduate student Charlie O’Donovan obliterated...

Villanova mens track broke school record this past weekend.

Murphy, O’Donovan Break School Record in 3000 Meters

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

The men’s and women’s track teams were scattered across the east coast this weekend with meets in Boston, New York and Clemson. All eyes were on the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston, as...

Milgie anchors memorable 4x400 relay finish at Penn State National Open

The Trio of Mile Excellence

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

After junior Liam Murphy, graduate student Charlie O’Donovan and junior Sean Dolan broke the four-minute barrier last year at Penn State with times of 3:59.63, 3:57.46, and 3:57.59, respectively, one...

Charlie ODonovan (above) won the 3000 meters race at the Villanova Invitational.

Veterans Dominate Villanova Invitational

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

For Villanova men’s track and field, two standout upperclassmen showed their worth Saturday night as the team began its journey in the indoor season.  Graduate student Charlie O’Donovan and junior...

Haftu Strintzos set a personal record in the 10,000, finishing in first place out of 31 competitors with a time of 28:34.41.

Men’s T&F Goes to Virginia, Widener

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

It was an action-packed three days for the men’s track and field team as it spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Virginia, also sending athletes to Widener on Saturday for the final meets before the...

Malik Cunningham (above) set a personal best in the triple jump over the weekend.

Men’s Track Struggles Without Distance Runners

Charlotte Ralston, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

This weekend, the Villanova men’s track and field team traveled to New York City for the Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge where it placed 18th out of 21 teams. The team competed in six events...

Three Villanovans Complete Rare Running Feat

Three Villanovans Complete Rare Running Feat

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

For any team to have a sub-four minute miler is a massive accomplishment, so for Villanova to have three in the same race is practically unheard of. On Jan. 29 at Penn State, senior Charlie O’Donovan,...

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