🚨 MAJOR MOVES IN MORGANTOWN! West Virginia Track & Field is quietly dominating the college scene — To the Fearless Feet of the Mountaineers, You Don’t Just Run, You Rise! With every stride, you honor the hills that built you. With every finish line, you prove that grit, heart, and West Virginia spirit can’t be outrun! Keep Climbing, Keep Shining — The Track Belongs to the Brave! 

MORGANTOWN, WV — The track may be quiet when the starter pistol hasn’t fired, but don’t mistake the silence for dormancy — because **West Virginia University Track & Field** is making *major* noise on the national stage.

Once considered a steady, middle-tier program, the Mountaineers have now broken through into the elite echelon of collegiate athletics. With a potent blend of rising stars, experienced leadership, and world-class coaching, WVU’s Track & Field team is now competing — and winning — against some of the NCAA’s biggest programs.

### Speed, Strength, and Strategy

From explosive sprints to dominant distance events and jaw-dropping field performances, WVU athletes are excelling across the board. Standouts like **Rachel Stokes**, a top-5 national performer in the 400m hurdles, and **Tyrell James**, who recently broke the school’s long jump record and finished second at NCAA Regionals, are turning heads coast to coast.

In the throws, **All-American hammer specialist Danae Miller** has drawn praise for both her technical precision and her consistency. And in the distance realm, WVU has quietly become a hub for endurance excellence, thanks to a recent recruiting wave out of the Midwest and New England.

> “There’s a culture shift happening,” said Head Coach Sean Cleary. “We’ve built a program that doesn’t chase flash — we chase fundamentals, commitment, and heart.”

### A Team Built on Grit

Unlike traditional powerhouses with endless budgets, West Virginia’s rise has been powered by hard work, under-the-radar talent, and a relentless belief in growth over glory.

The Mountaineers recently finished with their highest-ever team placement in the **Big 12 Indoor Championships**, and followed that up with an explosive showing during the outdoor season, sending a record number of athletes to NCAA Regionals and earning multiple All-American honors.

### Eyes on the Future

With the 2025–26 season already in focus, recruiting momentum is strong. WVU has locked in three top-100 high school prospects and recently secured a transfer from an SEC program with national podium experience.

As WVU continues its rise, one thing is clear — the Mountaineers are no longer underdogs.

**They’re contenders. They’re climbers. And they’re running their way into college track & field history.** 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💛💙

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