Luke Irwin
Freshman middle distance runner, Luke Irwin from Uxbridge, Ontario is a leader in multiple events on the West Texas A&M track and field progression chart. Unlike many athletes at WT who started participating in their sports as children, Irwin didn’t begin competing in track and field until 10th grade at Uxbridge Secondary School.
“I started running track because my friend ran, and he invited me to come out and run on the team,” Irwin said. “I also joined because I …

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For most West Texas A&M students, December 11 through January 11 is time to leave the University and spend time relaxing. That isn’t the case for WT Athletics. Here is what you may have missed over the holidays.

Track
The WT Men and Women’s Track and Field teams opened their 2009-10 indoor season on December 12 in Manhattan, Kansas at the Kansas State All-Comers Meet.
For the men, freshman Xavier Bennett, sophomore …

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For over a century, the world has been mesmerized by the competition and honor that come with the Olympic Games. Every four years, millions are captivated by the ceremony and grandeur of competitors from all over the globe striving for a chance of glory.
Despite the passing of the Games, West Texas A&M University is still able to thrive in that honor and glory. As of a month …