Outdoor Action Continues For Irish Athletes Across The U.S. Collegiate Circuit

The U.S. collegiate outdoor season keeps rolling this week, with another stacked schedule of meets across the country and a strong Irish presence spread coast to coast.

After a lively opening weekend, attention now shifts to a fresh round of competition, with athletes stepping into everything from sprint relays in Texas to distance battles out in California.

Here’s how things are shaping up.

Texas Relays

Austin, Texas | Wed April 1st – Sat April 4th

One of the biggest meets on the U.S. collegiate calendar, the Texas Relays always draws a serious standard, and this year is no different with a strong Irish contingent involved.

Lauren Roy (Tarleton State University) lines up in both the 100m and 200m, while Conor Kelly (University of Texas) competes on home turf in the 200m and Distance Medley Relay.

Sean Aigboboh (University of Houston) is set for relay duties in the 4x100m and 4x200m, with Susie Nestor (Rice University) competing in the 4x400m relay.

Kate Doherty (Dundrum South Dublin AC) has a busy schedule, doubling up in the 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay.

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Bobcat Invitational

San Marcos, Texas | Thurs April 2nd – Sat April 4th

At the Bobcat Invitational, Victoria Amiadamen (Texas State University) competes across both the 400m and 400m hurdles, looking to build momentum early in the outdoor season.

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High Point VertKlasse Meeting

High Point, North Carolina | Fri April 3rd

Killian Fahy (University of North Carolina) is in action over 400m at the High Point VertKlasse Meeting, a meet known for sharp sprint performances.

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Carl Kight Collegiate Invitational

Natchitoches, Louisiana | Thurs April 2nd – Fri April 3rd

A mix of sprint and middle distance action here, with Nelvin Appiah (University of Louisiana Lafayette) competing in both the 100m and 400m hurdles.

Ryan McCarthy (McNeese State University) lines up in the 1500m.

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High Desert Dental Maverick Invite

Grand Junction, Colorado | Thurs April 2nd – Fri April 3rd

Claragh Keane (Adams State University) takes on the 10000m, with altitude conditions in Colorado adding an extra layer to the challenge.

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Stanford Invitational

Stanford, California | Fri April 3rd – Sat April 4th

The Stanford Invitational is always a hotspot for distance running, and this year sees a heavy Irish presence.

Mark Milner (University of Portland) and Eimear McCarroll (Bradley University) both compete in the 1500m.

Oisín Ó Gailín (Finn Valley AC) steps up in the 5000m, while Abdel Laadjiel (University of Oregon), Dean Casey (University of Colorado), and Anika Thompson (University of Oregon) all line up in the 10000m.

Ailish Hawkins (UCLA) takes on the 3000m steeplechase.

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Pepsi Florida Relays

Gainesville, Florida | Fri April 3rd – Sat April 4th

Another major meet on the calendar, the Florida Relays sees a blend of collegiate and elite competition.

Nicole Dinan (Florida State University) doubles up in the 800m and 1500m, while Hannah Segrave (Atlanta Track Club Elite) also competes across both distances.

Siún Quinn (University of Illinois) lines up in the high jump.

Lucy-May Sleeman (Florida State University) is in sprint action in the 100m.

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UNLV Rebel Elite

Las Vegas, Nevada | Fri April 3rd – Sat April 4th

In the field events, Andrew Cooper (Southern Utah University) competes in both the hammer throw and shot put.

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Mike Fanelli Track Classic

San Francisco, California | Fri April 3rd – Sat April 4th

Oisín Spillane (St. Mary’s College) lines up in the 5000m at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic.

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UConn Dog Fight

Storrs, Connecticut | Sat April 4th

A busy outing for Diarmuid O’Connor (University of Connecticut), who competes in the discus throw, shot put, and 400m.

Emmy Thornton (Dartmouth College) lines up in the 800m.

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With athletes competing across sprints, distance, and field events, this weekend offers another strong snapshot of Irish talent embedded right across the U.S. collegiate system.