For the men, the experience of seniora Tyrique Thomas and Thomas McNamara rose to the top this evening.

"It's an opportunity to get excited for the season, cheer for each other and keep working on everything that we've been preaching in practice."

Tori Franklin has traveled the world in pursuit of her dream of competing for the USA as an Olympian.

CUC was paid a visit by Deena Kastor, a world-famous runner and Olympian.

"My family and I are extremely excited about moving to Chicago and taking on this new challenge," said Belanger.

Thomas McNamara achieved his goal of a career best in the 1,500 meters.

Thomas McNamara achieved his goal of a career best in the 1,500 meters.

"I saw the effort our guys put in leading up to this," said Kopinski.

After a busy week last week that featured three meets (two on the same day), the Concordia-Chicago track and field team is all together for one meet this week,

For six Concordia-Chicago track and field athletes, Friday was a day they will not soon forget.