More than 950 athletes from 34 teams competed at The Dome for the 13th edition of the Russ Edwards Big C Relays. Chugiak’s Alliyah Fields was unstoppable in her quest for individual and relay glory, collecting four wins, which included a personal best, a meet record,...
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Track & Field: Eagle River’s Jordyn Bruce signs a contract with Lululemon, primed for decathlon debut in France
Few athletes have displayed versatility and talent across multiple disciplines like Eagle River’s Jordyn Bruce. From a seven-time state medalist in high school to a talented multi-event collegian, Bruce has now ascended the ladder as a professional track and field...
Track & Field: Vanessa Aniteye places fifth at German Championships, joins the 2:04 club
Every time the competition elevates, Vanessa Aniteye has risen to the occasion. Now based out of Seattle, the former Chugiak High star and mother-of-one has taken her talents internationally, placing fifth in the 800 at the German Championships, running 2:04.59 — a...
Ketchikan steeplechaser Isaac Updike named Alaska Athlete of the Week after qualifying for World Championships
Ketchikan native Isaac Updike earned Alaska Athlete of the Week honors after placing third in the steeplechase at the USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Updike, 31, clocked 8 minutes, 17.69 seconds, just .22 off his personal best, to snatch the...
The Long Run: 13 years after he was an NAIA walk-on, steeplechaser Isaac Updike of Ketchikan is headed to World Championships
For so long, steeplechaser Isaac Updike of Ketchikan was the unlikeliest of suspects to achieve running glory on a national stage. He didn’t race high school track, but instead played soccer in spring. He was a walk-on, beginning in 2010, at Eastern Oregon University,...
Tales From The Track: Ketchikan’s Isaac Updike qualifies for men’s steeplechase final at USA Track & Field Championships
Although it required slightly more energy than he hoped, Ketchikan’s Isaac Updike advanced through his preliminary heat in the men’s steeplechase Thursday night at the USA Track & Field Championships in hot conditions in Eugene, Ore., and seized a spot in Saturday’s...
Ketchikan steeplechaser Isaac Updike shines on world stage, named Alaska Athlete of the Week
Isaac Updike of Ketchikan is our Alaska Athlete of the Week after the steeplechaser recorded a standout performance at an international meet in Nice, France. The 31-year-old clocked 8:17.47 to finish second at the Meeting Nakaia, trimming .27 of a second off his...
Tales From The Track: Ketchikan steeplechaser Isaac Updike delivers a personal best heading into USA Track & Field national championships
Things in Nice went nice for Isaac Updike on Saturday, when the steeplechaser from Ketchikan delivered a personal best in his final race before next month’s USA Track & Field National Championships. Updike, 31, clocked 8:17.47 to finish second in France behind former...
Pro Running: Isaac Updike’s push toward USA Track & Field Championships continues with 1,500-meter personal best in Belgium
The meet Isaac Updike of Ketchikan is targeting this season is the USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., less than one month away – that’s the springboard that will propel Americans to the World Championships. In preparation for nationals, Updike, whose...
College Track & Field: Trio of athletes compete at NCAA regionals; Vanessa Aniteye impresses at Belgium meet
Santiago Gomez-Prosser, Tristian Merchant and Camron Herron concluded their collegiate track and field seasons at the two NCAA regional meets, while Vanessa Aniteye continued her season overseas in Belgium. In his first appearance at the NCAA West Regional in...
Unalakleet runner Ourea Busk makes history, earns Alaska Athlete of the Week honors
Ourea Busk was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after turning in one of the most inspiring performances at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships in Palmer. The Unalakleet High School freshman became the first track and field state...