Track and Field Season Preview

Published by Husky SID January 14th, 2016

The 2016 Husky track and field season begins this Saturday with the UW Indoor Preview, and over the next six months the Huskies will push themselves to new heights and new lengths, and in record time, no less. This year promises to be one of the most exciting in years for Husky track fans, as Washington hosts the Pac-12 Championships this May, the first time hosting the conference meet since 1997, followed by an Olympic year opportunity that every track and field athlete dreams of. Take a look at some of UW's top returners in each event and what their position coaches think of the team's outlook.

Jumps/Vault/Multis

Returning conference scorers and NCAA qualifiers

Men
Casey Burns, Triple Jump (2nd at Pac-12s; 18th at NCAA Prelims)
Lev Marcus, Pole Vault (4th at Pac-12s and 6th at MPSFs; NCAA Indoor qualifier)
Carson Murray, High Jump (28th at NCAA Prelims)
Jax Thoirs, Pole Vault (Pac-12 and MPSF Champion; 4th at NCAA Indoors)
Chris Williams, Pole Vault (2nd at Pac-12s; 23rd at NCAA Prelims)