Irish Names to Watch Across the US College Indoor Circuit This Weekend

The US collegiate continues this weekend, with Irish athletes spread across a packed schedule of high profile meets from New Mexico to Massachusetts. With start lists full of Irish athletes, this is another very busy January weekend of the year for Irish athletes collegiate in the United States.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Invitational

Albuquerque, New Mexico | Friday January 23rd and Saturday January 24th

A strong Adams State contingent is in action at altitude in Albuquerque, with four Irish athletes listed across the distance events. Clarag Keane is entered in the women’s 3000 metres and Mile, while Ava O’Connor lines up in the Mile. On the men’s side, Oisín Lynch and Louis O’Loughlin are both down to contest the Mile.

Venue: Albuquerque Convention Center
Streaming: Flotrack (Subscription Required)
Results: Here

Orange and Purple Invitational

Clemson, South Carolina | Friday January 23rd

Florida State University sends two Irish athletes to Clemson for this one day meet. Nicole Dinan is entered in the women’s 800 metres, while Lucy May Sleeman continues her early season sprint work in the women’s 60 metres.

Venue: Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex
Streaming: ESPN+ (Subscription Required & USA Only)
Results: Here

Stan Scott Invite

College Station, Texas | Friday January 23rd

Lauren Roy represents Tarleton State University, contesting the women’s 60 metres and 200 metres as she continues her indoor campaign in Texas.

Venue: Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium
Streaming: ESPN+ (Subscription Required & USA Only)
Results: Here

Colorado Invitational

Boulder, Colorado | Friday January 23rd and Saturday January 24th

Oisín Ó Gailín is entered in the men’s 3000 metres, racing indoors at the University of Colorado.

Venue: University of Colorado Indoor Track
Streaming: Not available
Results: Here

Hokie Invitational

Blacksburg, Virginia | Friday January 23rd and Saturday January 24th

Heather Murphy lines up in the women’s 3000 metres, representing Montreat College.

Venue: Rector Field House
Streaming: Not available
Results: Here

Crossroads of America Invitational

Indianapolis, Indiana | Friday January 23rd and Saturday January 24th

Cian Crampton represents the University of Kentucky in the weight throw at this well established Midwestern indoor meet.

Venue: Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion
Streaming: Not available
Results: Here

Larry Wieczorek Invitational

Birmingham, Alabama | Friday January 23rd

Lucas Fadden of Grinnell College is entered in the men’s 200 metres.

Venue: Birmingham CrossPlex
Streaming: Youtube
Results: Here

LSU Bayou Bengal

Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Friday January 23rd

Danny Hagen represents the University of Louisiana Monroe, contesting the men’s 60 metre hurdles and 200 metres.

Venue: Carl Maddox Field House
Streaming: Not available
Results: Here

Dr Sander Invitational

Villanova, Pennsylvania | Saturday January 24th

Four Irish athletes are listed across the middle and long distance events. Finn Boyle of Cornell and Seán Cronin of La Salle are both entered in the men’s 800 metres. Sean Lawton and Muireann Duffy, representing Iona University, line up in the men’s and women’s 5000 metres respectively.

Venue: Finneran Pavilion
Streaming: RunnerSpace+ (Subscription Required)
Results: Here

Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational   

Boston, Massachusetts | Saturday January 24th

This meet features one of the largest Irish contingents of the weekend. Conall Rogers represents Northeastern in the men’s 800 metres. Claire Crowley of Boston College is entered in the women’s 800 metres and 3000 metres. Providence College fields a strong group, with Callum Morgan and Lughaidh Mallon in the men’s 3000 metres, Kevin McGrath and Finn Diver in the Mile, and Una Brice competing in the pole vault.

Venue: Boston University Track and Tennis Center
Streaming: Not available
Results: Here

Ted Nelson Invitational

Chicago, Illinois | Saturday January 24th

Sean Aigboboh of the University of Houston is entered in the men’s 60 metres and 200 metres. Victoria Amiadamen represents Texas State University in the women’s 400 metres. Finn O’Neill of UT San Antonio contests the 60 metre hurdles and shot put.

Venue: Gately Park Track and Field Center
Streaming: ESPN+ (Subscription Required & USA Only)
Results: Here

Penn Elite

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Saturday January 24th

Villanova teammates Jack Fenlon and Charlie O’Donovan are both in action, with Fenlon entered in the men’s 3000 metres and O’Donovan in the Mile.

Venue: Penn Track and Field Center
Streaming: ESPN+ (Subscription Required & USA Only)
Results: Here

Mark Colligan Memorial

Lincoln, Nebraska | Saturday January 24th

Alexandra Joyce represents the University of Nebraska in the women’s Mile.

Venue: Devaney Sports Center
Streaming: Huskers Live
Results: Here

Notre Dame Invitational

South Bend, Indiana | Saturday January 24th

Ashleigh McArdle of DePaul is entered across three events, competing in the high jump, 60 metre hurdles and long jump. Roisin Treacy of Loyola University Chicago lines up in the women’s Mile.

Venue: Loftus Sports Center
Streaming: Flotrack (Subscription Required)
Results: Here

With Irish athletes spread across multiple conferences, distances and disciplines, this weekend offers a useful early snapshot of how the US collegiate indoor season is shaping up.