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Ruth Jerubet is a member of the track and field team and is the captain of the cross country team.

UTEP’s Ruth Jerubet named C-USA Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

Conference USA (C-USA) named UTEP senior Ruth Jerubet the Women’s Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks for cross country, first on Sept. 17 and again on Oct. 1. Jerubet shared that while the honor was unexpected, it’s one of her proudest...

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Niesha Burgher was born in Jamaica and represented her country and UTEP at the Olympics this year.

Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024
Paris 2024’s global competitions have officially wrapped up. Yet, the recognition of those who reside in El Paso and competed in the Olympics has barely begun.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics. Niesha Burgher, along with other UTEP alumni, will travel to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics.

Niesha Burgher sprints for the gold at the Paris Olympics

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 8, 2024

The same year that saw Niesha Burgher take home Conference USA’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year will now see Burgher join the long list of UTEP Track and Field athletes to compete in the Olympics. Burgher, who competed in one of the most elite...

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Freshman Alla Parnov celebrates after a successful pole vault attempt.

UTEP Sports Recap: Track & Field places second at C-USA championships

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor May 29, 2024

UTEP’s Kidd Field hosted the C-USA Track and Field Championships May 10 through 12, and the Miners ultimately placed second for both the men and women. Running and throwing events took place over three days, against Florida International University...

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UTEP track and field completed their regular season in Tuscon, Arizona, competing in the Arizona Desert Heat Classic, April 27. Photo courtesy of UTEP athletics.

UTEP Track and Field mines gold ahead of championships

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer May 8, 2024

UTEP Track and Field finished their regular season at the Arizona Desert Heat Classic at Roy P. Drachman Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The meet was an all-day endeavor, with both men's and women's events that included hurdles, hammer, javelin, discus, shot...

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Senior Javelin thrower Arianne Morais readies her javelin to throw across the field.

Arianne Morais: The javelin reaches its final destination

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer May 8, 2024

As the spring semester quickly speeds to the finish line, many college seniors are scrambling to make sure they have everything right in their academic and personal lives to graduate on time. For some UTEP graduates, it will be their last time playing...

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UTEP track and field competed in three matches from Thursday through Saturday. One taking place in Austin, Texas, the other in San Marcos, Texas and one in Stanford, California. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Track and Field strike gold in multiple out of town meets

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer April 4, 2024

The UTEP Track and Field team recently competed in three meets: one at the Texas Relays meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas, one at The Stanford Invitational at Cobb Track and Angell Field in Stanford, California, and at the Texas State Track...

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