headlines-featured https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Simpson relays shine in USTFCCCA All-Region selections https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260520n9dh2m Headlining Simpson’s selections to the USTFCCCA All-Region team included Olivia Merrill in shot put, Gabby Akin in the heptathlon, along with the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260520n9dh2m Simpson captures another school record in final last chance meet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260514v5osu4 For a third time this season, a new record was set in the 4x100 relay as the Storm rewrote the history books with a time of 46.96 seconds highlighting Simpson’s day at two last chance meets. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260514v5osu4 Simpson sets another school record in 4x100 relay at last chance meets https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260508ycm5cy For a third time this season, a new record was set in the 4x100 relay as the Storm rewrote the history books with a time of 47.66 seconds highlighting Simpson’s day at two last chance meets. Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260508ycm5cy Simpson earns three all-conference honors and one school record at A-R-C Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260502te7nm0 Simpson women’s track and field earned three All-Conference honors, along with a school record in the 4x100 relay, en route to a sixth place finish at the A-R-C Championships on Saturday. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260502te7nm0 Storm set eight new top-marks at Kip Janvrin Open https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260424ze34zm On the home track for the Kip Janvrin Open, the Simpson women’s track and field team capped off the exciting day of action with seven new top-10 marks. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260424ze34zm Women's track and field comes in at 10th in USTFCCCA weekly regional rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260421iiyduz The Simpson women’s track and field program remained in the top-10, falling one spot to tenth, in the latest USTFCCCA regional ranking. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260421iiyduz Storm set school record in 4x100 at Dutch Weather Saver meet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260417hefag4 History was rewritten on Thursday night for the Simpson 4x100 relay, as the quadlet of Jenna Thornburg, Emma Cooper, Molly Moore, and Aubrey McDaniel set the school record by four-hundreds of a second. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260417hefag4 Simpson Athletics celebrates 2025-26 at All-Sports Banquet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu The Simpson Athletics Department gathered Thursday night for its fifth annual All-Sports Banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2025–26 athletic and academic year. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu Women's Track and Field move up one spot in USTFCCCA regional rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260415mnpbkc The Simpson women’s track and field program moved up one spot to ninth in the latest USTFCCCA regional ranking. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260415mnpbkc Mulligan named director of athletics https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Simpson College has named Jason Mulligan to serve as director of athletics. Mulligan comes to Simpson with more than 20 years of NCAA Division III experience as an administrator and coach. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Simpson surges to seven top-10 marks in standout showing at Jim Duncan https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260410wm1zd2 There was no shortage of highlights for Simpson’s women’s track and field team at the Jim Duncan relays, setting seven new top-10 marks in school history. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260410wm1zd2 Trio of Storm compete at Dutch Spring Multi meet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260409qxskj8 Gabby Akin, Anna Parrott, and Kaisen Storm traveled to Pella to compete in the Dutch Spring Multi meet, with Akin leading the way with a four place finish in the Heptathlon. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260409qxskj8 Lueck leaps to A-R-C Field Athlete of the Week https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260406n1fqg0 With a standout performance in the long jump, Emma Lueck was named the A-R-C Field Athlete of the Week on Monday. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260406n1fqg0 Simpson women's track and field showcases talents in Texas meet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/202604040fp91u Four more top-10 marks in school history were set as Simpson headed to Texas to compete in the Trinity Invitational on Friday. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/202604040fp91u Storm stay hot: four top-10 marks highlight big day in the throws https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260403f81gvh Simpson’s throwers continued the hot start to the outdoor season, setting four new top-10 marks in the discus and hammer as the Storm competed against Central on Thursday. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260403f81gvh Simpson throwers set three new top-10 marks at Loras Easter mid week meet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260331x9opwg Both Storm men’s and women’s throwers competed at the Loras Easter mid week meet, with three three new top-10 marks being set on the day. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260331x9opwg Simpson women's track and field opens outdoor season in Pella https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/2026032910ialc After a record setting indoor season, Emma Cooper ran the second fastest time in school history in the 100m at the opening meet of the outdoor season. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/2026032910ialc Trio of Storm named to USTFCCCA All-Region team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260311pdcvao For their efforts on the track and in the field, Emma Cooper, Olivia Merrill, and Anna Parrott were named All-Region selections by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260311pdcvao Women's Track and Field sees action at Wartburg Qualifier https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260307w8i9wv In the final chance to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships, Simpson competed at the Wartburg qualifier on Saturday. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260307w8i9wv Cooper, Smith named Simpson Athletes of the Month for February https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260305qrug0e Men’s gymnastics junior Jake Smith and women’s track and field sophomore Emma Cooper have been selected as the Simpson Athletics Athletes of the Month for February. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260305qrug0e Cooper named All-Conference as Simpson competes at A-R-C Indoor Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260228spslnr Emma Cooper, Chloe Wierson, and Gabby Akin shined for Simpson as the women’s track and field took sixth overall at the A-R-C Indoor Championships. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260228spslnr Simpson shines at Liz Wuertz Invite https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260221ugsup4 Highlighted by Emma Lueck’s performance in the long jump, the Simpson women’s track and field team set six new top-ten marks at the final tune up before conference championships. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260221ugsup4 Cooper claims school records in the 60 and 200 at the Iowa Open https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260220t5vm9c Emma Cooper added not one but two school records to her achievements this indoor season to highlight Simpson’s day at the Iowa open. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260220t5vm9c Storm rack up first places finishes and program top-10 marks https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260214xa5grw The record setting year continued for Emma Cooper as she once again broke her own school record in the 60m dash as Simpson competed at the Darren Young Classic on Saturday. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260214xa5grw Simpson track and field competes in competitive Bearcat Classic https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260207whxr0f Simpson traveled to Missouri to compete in the highly competitive Bearcat Classic hosted by Northwest Missouri State on Saturday. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260207whxr0f Cooper and Merrill break school records to lead Simpson at Grinnell Invite https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260131yb9hg8 Olivia Merrill and Emma Cooper made Simpson history, setting school records in the shot put and 60m dash respectively at the Grinnell Invitational on Saturday. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260131yb9hg8 Parrott and Akin notch top ten marks in first pentathlon of 2026 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260130ylpckg Anna Parrott and Gabby Akin dominated the Dutch Multis, posting top-ten marks in school history. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260130ylpckg Simpson excels in 200m; battles at the Cyclone Open https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260123un5coe Emma Cooper and Aubrey McDaniel capture top-ten performances in school history in the 200m race as Simpson competed at the Cyclone Open on Friday. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260123un5coe Simpson kicks-off 2026 indoor season with three first place finishes https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260116t2p5n9 In the opening meet of 2026, Simpson claimed three first place finishes at the Central Dutch Classic on Friday. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20260116t2p5n9 Emma Cooper sets 60m school record in opening meet of the season https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20251205xhskfg Emma Cooper became the fastest Storm in school history, breaking the school record in the 60m dash to headline Simpson’s first meet of the 2025-26 indoor season. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wtrack/2025-26/releases/20251205xhskfg