Four current and several former Illini have their sights set on the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Senior Andrew Riley was named one of 10 semifinalists for the male Bowerman Award, announced Monday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Fighting Illini men's track and field legend George Kerr passed away on June 15, in the West Indies at the age of 75.

Freshman Joe McAsey finished the highest for the Illini this weekend as he finished fourth in the 800m at the USA Junior Outdoor Championships.

Five University of Illinois athletic teams earned the NCAA Public Recognition Award based on their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR). APR Public Recognition Award Database |

Four Illinois men's track and field athletes will compete at the USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17.