The Bulldogs finished 15th among an elite field at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational. Butler was led by Johnny Leverenz and Josephine Thestrup.
Butler cross country finish 2nd and 10th at the Commodore Classic
Euan Makepeace claimed the individual title and led the Butler men to a second place finish. Josephine Thestrup finished 11th to lead the women to a 10th place finish.
Butler men’s cross-country takes fourth at the John McNichols Invitational
Butler men’s cross country finished fourth in Terre Haute, Indiana at the John McNichols Invitational. The Bulldogs were led by senior Michael Carey who placed 12th.
Butler men and women’s cross country following different paths for successful campaign
Butler men’s and women’s cross country begin their respective seasons with two different mindsets. The men’s team brings back almost everyone from last year and is looking to make a deep run. The women have a new look that highlights a big-time sophomore followed by many new faces.
Cross-country sweeps Butler Twilight to begin season
The Butler men’s and women’s cross-country team were led by youth and experience as they swept several teams in the Bulldogs’ first meet of the year.
Butler track’s Erik Peterson eyes success in final year of his storied career
Butler track stand-out Erik Peterson looks forward to the Big East and NCAA Indoor Championships on Feb. 24.
Denmark native adjusts to life in the States
Josephine Thestrup is from Denmark and runs for the Butler University cross country team. She is adjusting well to life in the United States.
Cross country teams confident for upcoming season
Members of the Butler cross country team out in front of a pack. Photo provided by ButlerSports.com. KEVIN LABOTKA | STAFF REPORTER | klabotka@butler.edu For both the men’s and women’s cross country teams, spirits are high as the runners prepare for the upcoming season. Getting there will be a challenge as the Bulldogs face some…
Seeing triple: West Lafayette sends three of its best
(From left) Lauren, Evan and Kristen Johnson join the first-year runners at Butler. Photo provided by butlersports.com. SAVANNAH BOETTCHER | STAFF REPORTER | sboettch@butler.edu Three future Butler Bulldogs were born on April 10, 1998. Lauren, Evan and Kristen Johnson began running seven years ago and haven’t stopped since. In October of last year, assistant coach Jared…
Bulldogs represented at Olympic games
MARISA MILLER | SPORTS CO-EDITOR | mnmille1@butler.edu Three former Butler track and cross country runners competed the past two weeks in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Victoria Mitchell, Robert Mullett and Callum Hawkins spent the last 16 days representing Australia and Great Britain respectively in this year’s games. Mitchell, a…