Indiana Track & Field Announces Returnees and Two Graduate Transfers
8/27/2020 11:19:00 AM | Track and Field
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Track & Field will return six student-athletes whose seasons were cut short due to the NCAA canceling the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Nine have chosen to return for a fifth year and two join the Hoosiers as graduate transfers.
"While our competitive future remains unknown for the moment our coaches and athletes are incredibly excited about what the return to competition will look like for our track and field teams. This is due in large part to close to twenty athletes returning for either a fifth or sixth year of competition. Some returned as part of a long-term red shirting plan, others took advantage of the IU athletic department's generous willingness to fund the scholarships for those athletes who would have completed their eligibility last spring but were unable to do so due to the cancelation of spring sports. "Some are graduate school transfers who decided to use their last seasons of eligibility competing for the Hoosiers. Others were ready to move on after graduation, even though they had eligibility remaining, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to return to pursue their dreams while earning graduate degrees and having a chance to compete with other high-level teammates for more championships and honors. " Head Coach Ron Helmer said.
The Hoosiers return a strong core group of student-athletes that are highly decorated. Combined accolades include 24 All-American accolades, 11 individual Big Ten titles, 11 All-Big Ten First Team honors, and 12 individuals who have earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. On the men's side, they have accounted for two Indoor Big Ten team championships which came in 2017 and 2020.
"Whatever the motivation or reason, I am truly excited about this group and the maturity and experience they bring to their pursuits. They will lead the way, clearing the path for even greater accomplishments by our younger athletes, while giving us many, many reasons for our optimism and excitement. When we get through this temporary delay caused by precautions taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are allowed to finally line up and compete, we will be ready. It's a great time to be a Hoosier track and field athlete," Helmer said.
Returning after losing last outdoor season:
Adam Coulon | Pole Vault
"I feel that we have a very special team that can accomplish some amazing things. I want to be a part of that for one more season."
Coulon returns to the Hoosiers for his final outdoor season as a three-time All-American, three-time Big Ten Champion, and a three-time All-Big Ten First Team honoree. He also was tabbed as the Field Athlete of the Championships after capturing the crown in the pole vault at the 2020 Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Khayla Dawson | Throws
"I decided to come back one more season to finish my career here the right way, with another Big Ten Championship and an NCAA title to go with it. Winning an NCAA title has been a long-term goal of mine and I plan on carrying it out next outdoor season"
Dawson will return for one last outdoor season with Indiana in the spring. In 2019 at the Big Ten Championships she broke school and facility record in the shot put with a heave of 17.42m (57' 11") on her way to the Big Ten title. She is also a two-time All-American in the event.
Kelsey Harris | Mid-Distance
"I chose to return for my final season of eligibility because I knew I still had more to accomplish here at IU. I'm entering this final year with the goal to be the best athlete and teammate I can be, to continue to grow as a person, and to finish my athletic career on my own terms. I greatly appreciate all of those who have given me guidance and support throughout this decision-making process."
After redshirting her outdoor season when she was a freshman, Harris will have one last go around the oval in the spring at Indiana. She is a two-time All-American, in the 800m and the DMR, and also aided the women's 4x800m relay squad to the program's first Penn Relays wheel in 2019.
Treyton Harris | Jumps
"Because God has some unfinished business."
Harris is a Big Ten Champion in the long jump and has had a podium finish in the event five times including a bronze medal in 2018. Also in 2018, he participated in the long jump at NCAA indoor championships.
Leah Moran | Jumps
"I chose to come back because I feel like I'm not finished. I didn't want my track career to end the way it did. I'm still hungry for more."
Moran returns to the Hoosiers after earning All-American status in the triple jump at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. In 2020 she was crowned Big Ten Champion in the long jump and captured silver in the triple jump. Moran also won the conference title in the triple jump at the indoor meet in 2019. She owns the indoor and outdoor program records in the triple jump.
Dushawn Tunstall | Sprints
"I came back to run my final year because I love the sport. I felt like my senior year going to be my best season but it got cut short due to Covid-19. I want to finish my last season the right way! #Hoosierforlife"
Tunstall returns to the Hoosiers for a final season after being a part of the Big Ten championship men's DMR squad. With the title, Tunstall was named an All-Big Ten First Team honoree. He also ran a leg of the 4x400m relay that placed fourth at the 2020 conference meet. In 2019 Tunstall saw a podium finish with the 4x100 relay team at Big Ten Outdoor Championships.
Coming back for a 5th year:
Princess Brinkley | Throws
"I accomplished everything I wanted and made the most strides my senior year of high school. This being my last year, I feel that I will have that same energy. I plan to end this year on my highest note yet and with a master's degree!"
Brinkley is the program record holder in the indoor weight throw after heaving a throw of 21.53m (70' 7.75") at the Hoosier Hills meet in 2019. She had a podium finish in the event this past indoor conference championships and appeared at the NCAA Indoor Championship in 2019 where she was tabbed for All-America second team.
Teddy Browning | Mid-Distance
"I've had a lot of bad luck with injuries and haven't been able to string seasons together. Hoping to stay healthy and help contribute to winning more B1G championships."
Browning was a NCAA qualifier in the 1500m at the NCAA outdoor championship in 2019. At Big Ten indoor championships this past season, he was crowned champion with the DMR team and placed fourth in the mile. In 2018 he took silver in the event at conference championships.
Kyle Mau | Distance
"I will be coming back for my 6th year to continue the IU experience. Completing my master's degree, unfinished athletic goals, and wanting to be a part of this team for one more year are influencers in my decision to come back."
Mau returns to Indiana for another outdoor season as Big Ten Champion and All-American. He won the mile at conference championships in 2018 and was a leg of the winning DMR at Big Ten Championships in 2017. He is an All-American the mile, 3000m, 5000m, and the DMR. He also raced his way to All-America status this past cross country season.
Brock Mammoser | Pole Vault
"As someone that's extremely competitive, I found out like everyone else that not even getting a chance to compete is way worse than losing. Some of my teammates and I have been training for 4 years now with big goals in mind. To win Big Tens and then for everything to be shut down was absolutely heartbreaking, and I know a lot of us try to just not think about it. I came back for the chance to get one more year with my best friends and the best team I've ever been a part of. I know our team and my group specifically with Adam and Nathan have large goals for the season and all we want is the chance to compete one more year."
Mammoser is a two-time All-Big Ten Second Team honoree after taking silver in the pole vault during the 2019 Big Ten outdoor championship and 2020 Big Ten indoor championships. He advanced to the NCAA Championship during the 2019 outdoor campaign.
Mallory Mulzer | Mid-Distance
"I chose to come back because I love the team and everything about IU. I have been offered so many opportunities and experiences through this team and the people within it and I couldn't imagine passing up the opportunity to spend a last year with some of my best friends all trying to reach our goals and push each other to be our best athletically and academically!"
Mulzer was a part of the 4x800m relay team that raced to the program's first Penn Relays wheel on the women's side in 2019. She had a podium finish in the 800m at Big Ten Championships in 2018 and went on to earn sixth and a personal best in the 600m at the 2019 indoor conference championships.
Joely Pinkston | Mid-Distance
"I chose to come back because I love this team and I realize we have an incredibly unique opportunity together, to encourage each other and train to be the best athletes we can be. I'm thankful to have another opportunity to do what I love with so many people I love!"
Pinkston was also part of the 4x800m relay squad that earned the first Penn Relays wheel on the women's side. Pinkston had a strong 2019-2020 campaign that ended with her capturing a bronze medal in the 800m at Big Ten Indoor Championships. Pinkston has made the podium in the 800m in four-straight conference meets and has been a NCAA East Prelim qualifier the past two seasons, 2018 and 2019.
William Session | Sprints
"I came back to finish the business I never had the opportunity to accomplish. My heart is track"
Session has five Big Ten podium finishes and two NCAA appearances under his belt as he returns for his fifth year with Indiana. Highlights include, a silver in the 110m hurdles during out and a bronze in the 60m hurdles during indoor in 2018. He landed in the top-20 at NCAA Championships in both 2017 and 2018.
Ben Veatch | Distance
"While it was always a part of the plan to come back for a 5th year I'm especially glad I have the opportunity now. With all that's gone on in this pandemic, the job doesn't feel anywhere close to done. We've still got a lot to accomplish this coming year and there isn't a better group of guys to do it with."
Veatch is a Big Ten champion and an All-American who will return for another season with Indiana. He raced to conference titles in the 3000m and 5000m while also winning the historical Meyo Mile this past season. Veatch is an All-American in the 5000m.
Cooper Williams | Mid-Distance
"I chose to come back for another year because I've got more goals that I have yet to hit and a lot of motivation to keep rolling. Excited to reach these goals with this special team. Also gives me a chance to finish up a minor."
Williams returns for a final season as a two-time All-American in the 800m and a Big Ten Champion both the 800m and DMR. This past season he also saw a fourth-place finish in with 4x400m relay squad at Big Ten Indoor Championships. Williams holds the school record in the 1000m after clocking a time of 2:22.16 at the 2019 Hoosier Open.
Graduate Transfers
Logan Targgart | Throws | Central Michigan
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Targgart joins Indiana as a graduate transfer from Central Michigan. At Central Michigan, he was an All-American in the weight throw and secured three Mid-American Conference titles, two in the weight and one in the hammer throw. Targgart made an appearance at the NCAA East Preliminaries twice, in 2017 and 2019.
Ben Hibbert | Sprints | California State University Northridge
"The biggest reason I chose IU was the honesty I got from Coach Beathea during my search for a master's program, and his willingness to work with me moving forward."
Hibbert also joins the Hoosiers as a graduate transfer from California State University Northridge (CSUN). He participated at conference championships every indoor and outdoor season while with the Matadors and was named All-Academic every at the conclusion of each season.
"While our competitive future remains unknown for the moment our coaches and athletes are incredibly excited about what the return to competition will look like for our track and field teams. This is due in large part to close to twenty athletes returning for either a fifth or sixth year of competition. Some returned as part of a long-term red shirting plan, others took advantage of the IU athletic department's generous willingness to fund the scholarships for those athletes who would have completed their eligibility last spring but were unable to do so due to the cancelation of spring sports. "Some are graduate school transfers who decided to use their last seasons of eligibility competing for the Hoosiers. Others were ready to move on after graduation, even though they had eligibility remaining, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to return to pursue their dreams while earning graduate degrees and having a chance to compete with other high-level teammates for more championships and honors. " Head Coach Ron Helmer said.
The Hoosiers return a strong core group of student-athletes that are highly decorated. Combined accolades include 24 All-American accolades, 11 individual Big Ten titles, 11 All-Big Ten First Team honors, and 12 individuals who have earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. On the men's side, they have accounted for two Indoor Big Ten team championships which came in 2017 and 2020.
"Whatever the motivation or reason, I am truly excited about this group and the maturity and experience they bring to their pursuits. They will lead the way, clearing the path for even greater accomplishments by our younger athletes, while giving us many, many reasons for our optimism and excitement. When we get through this temporary delay caused by precautions taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are allowed to finally line up and compete, we will be ready. It's a great time to be a Hoosier track and field athlete," Helmer said.
Returning after losing last outdoor season:
Adam Coulon | Pole Vault
"I feel that we have a very special team that can accomplish some amazing things. I want to be a part of that for one more season."
Coulon returns to the Hoosiers for his final outdoor season as a three-time All-American, three-time Big Ten Champion, and a three-time All-Big Ten First Team honoree. He also was tabbed as the Field Athlete of the Championships after capturing the crown in the pole vault at the 2020 Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Khayla Dawson | Throws
"I decided to come back one more season to finish my career here the right way, with another Big Ten Championship and an NCAA title to go with it. Winning an NCAA title has been a long-term goal of mine and I plan on carrying it out next outdoor season"
Dawson will return for one last outdoor season with Indiana in the spring. In 2019 at the Big Ten Championships she broke school and facility record in the shot put with a heave of 17.42m (57' 11") on her way to the Big Ten title. She is also a two-time All-American in the event.
Kelsey Harris | Mid-Distance
"I chose to return for my final season of eligibility because I knew I still had more to accomplish here at IU. I'm entering this final year with the goal to be the best athlete and teammate I can be, to continue to grow as a person, and to finish my athletic career on my own terms. I greatly appreciate all of those who have given me guidance and support throughout this decision-making process."
After redshirting her outdoor season when she was a freshman, Harris will have one last go around the oval in the spring at Indiana. She is a two-time All-American, in the 800m and the DMR, and also aided the women's 4x800m relay squad to the program's first Penn Relays wheel in 2019.
Treyton Harris | Jumps
"Because God has some unfinished business."
Harris is a Big Ten Champion in the long jump and has had a podium finish in the event five times including a bronze medal in 2018. Also in 2018, he participated in the long jump at NCAA indoor championships.
Leah Moran | Jumps
"I chose to come back because I feel like I'm not finished. I didn't want my track career to end the way it did. I'm still hungry for more."
Moran returns to the Hoosiers after earning All-American status in the triple jump at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. In 2020 she was crowned Big Ten Champion in the long jump and captured silver in the triple jump. Moran also won the conference title in the triple jump at the indoor meet in 2019. She owns the indoor and outdoor program records in the triple jump.
Dushawn Tunstall | Sprints
"I came back to run my final year because I love the sport. I felt like my senior year going to be my best season but it got cut short due to Covid-19. I want to finish my last season the right way! #Hoosierforlife"
Tunstall returns to the Hoosiers for a final season after being a part of the Big Ten championship men's DMR squad. With the title, Tunstall was named an All-Big Ten First Team honoree. He also ran a leg of the 4x400m relay that placed fourth at the 2020 conference meet. In 2019 Tunstall saw a podium finish with the 4x100 relay team at Big Ten Outdoor Championships.
Coming back for a 5th year:
Princess Brinkley | Throws
"I accomplished everything I wanted and made the most strides my senior year of high school. This being my last year, I feel that I will have that same energy. I plan to end this year on my highest note yet and with a master's degree!"
Brinkley is the program record holder in the indoor weight throw after heaving a throw of 21.53m (70' 7.75") at the Hoosier Hills meet in 2019. She had a podium finish in the event this past indoor conference championships and appeared at the NCAA Indoor Championship in 2019 where she was tabbed for All-America second team.
Teddy Browning | Mid-Distance
"I've had a lot of bad luck with injuries and haven't been able to string seasons together. Hoping to stay healthy and help contribute to winning more B1G championships."
Browning was a NCAA qualifier in the 1500m at the NCAA outdoor championship in 2019. At Big Ten indoor championships this past season, he was crowned champion with the DMR team and placed fourth in the mile. In 2018 he took silver in the event at conference championships.
Kyle Mau | Distance
"I will be coming back for my 6th year to continue the IU experience. Completing my master's degree, unfinished athletic goals, and wanting to be a part of this team for one more year are influencers in my decision to come back."
Mau returns to Indiana for another outdoor season as Big Ten Champion and All-American. He won the mile at conference championships in 2018 and was a leg of the winning DMR at Big Ten Championships in 2017. He is an All-American the mile, 3000m, 5000m, and the DMR. He also raced his way to All-America status this past cross country season.
Brock Mammoser | Pole Vault
"As someone that's extremely competitive, I found out like everyone else that not even getting a chance to compete is way worse than losing. Some of my teammates and I have been training for 4 years now with big goals in mind. To win Big Tens and then for everything to be shut down was absolutely heartbreaking, and I know a lot of us try to just not think about it. I came back for the chance to get one more year with my best friends and the best team I've ever been a part of. I know our team and my group specifically with Adam and Nathan have large goals for the season and all we want is the chance to compete one more year."
Mammoser is a two-time All-Big Ten Second Team honoree after taking silver in the pole vault during the 2019 Big Ten outdoor championship and 2020 Big Ten indoor championships. He advanced to the NCAA Championship during the 2019 outdoor campaign.
Mallory Mulzer | Mid-Distance
"I chose to come back because I love the team and everything about IU. I have been offered so many opportunities and experiences through this team and the people within it and I couldn't imagine passing up the opportunity to spend a last year with some of my best friends all trying to reach our goals and push each other to be our best athletically and academically!"
Mulzer was a part of the 4x800m relay team that raced to the program's first Penn Relays wheel on the women's side in 2019. She had a podium finish in the 800m at Big Ten Championships in 2018 and went on to earn sixth and a personal best in the 600m at the 2019 indoor conference championships.
Joely Pinkston | Mid-Distance
"I chose to come back because I love this team and I realize we have an incredibly unique opportunity together, to encourage each other and train to be the best athletes we can be. I'm thankful to have another opportunity to do what I love with so many people I love!"
Pinkston was also part of the 4x800m relay squad that earned the first Penn Relays wheel on the women's side. Pinkston had a strong 2019-2020 campaign that ended with her capturing a bronze medal in the 800m at Big Ten Indoor Championships. Pinkston has made the podium in the 800m in four-straight conference meets and has been a NCAA East Prelim qualifier the past two seasons, 2018 and 2019.
William Session | Sprints
"I came back to finish the business I never had the opportunity to accomplish. My heart is track"
Session has five Big Ten podium finishes and two NCAA appearances under his belt as he returns for his fifth year with Indiana. Highlights include, a silver in the 110m hurdles during out and a bronze in the 60m hurdles during indoor in 2018. He landed in the top-20 at NCAA Championships in both 2017 and 2018.
Ben Veatch | Distance
"While it was always a part of the plan to come back for a 5th year I'm especially glad I have the opportunity now. With all that's gone on in this pandemic, the job doesn't feel anywhere close to done. We've still got a lot to accomplish this coming year and there isn't a better group of guys to do it with."
Veatch is a Big Ten champion and an All-American who will return for another season with Indiana. He raced to conference titles in the 3000m and 5000m while also winning the historical Meyo Mile this past season. Veatch is an All-American in the 5000m.
Cooper Williams | Mid-Distance
"I chose to come back for another year because I've got more goals that I have yet to hit and a lot of motivation to keep rolling. Excited to reach these goals with this special team. Also gives me a chance to finish up a minor."
Williams returns for a final season as a two-time All-American in the 800m and a Big Ten Champion both the 800m and DMR. This past season he also saw a fourth-place finish in with 4x400m relay squad at Big Ten Indoor Championships. Williams holds the school record in the 1000m after clocking a time of 2:22.16 at the 2019 Hoosier Open.
Graduate Transfers
Logan Targgart | Throws | Central Michigan
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Targgart joins Indiana as a graduate transfer from Central Michigan. At Central Michigan, he was an All-American in the weight throw and secured three Mid-American Conference titles, two in the weight and one in the hammer throw. Targgart made an appearance at the NCAA East Preliminaries twice, in 2017 and 2019.
Ben Hibbert | Sprints | California State University Northridge
"The biggest reason I chose IU was the honesty I got from Coach Beathea during my search for a master's program, and his willingness to work with me moving forward."
Hibbert also joins the Hoosiers as a graduate transfer from California State University Northridge (CSUN). He participated at conference championships every indoor and outdoor season while with the Matadors and was named All-Academic every at the conclusion of each season.
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