PARIS, France – Zouhair Talbi, a former track star from Oklahoma City University, made his Olympic debut in the Men’s Marathon at the 2024 Paris Games, finishing 34th overall in a field of world-class competitors. In his career at OCU, Talbi became a two-time NAIA men’s cross country athlete of the year, NAIA indoor men’s…
Senior athlete wins national running awards
Max McNeill, finance/economics, senior, is a “leader by his internal motivation.”
Freshman named week’s top female track and field athlete
Sarah Olamide, criminal justice freshman, was named women’s track and field athlete of the week by the Sooner Athletic Conference.
Men’s Cross Country team wins 5th national championship
The Oklahoma City University cross-country teams competed in Vancouver, Washington for the NAIA national championship on Nov. 22.
Cross country team ranked first in pre-season polls
The cross country team has been ranked highly based on their performance last year.
Cross-country teams take wins at Sooner Athletic Competition, advance to nationals
OCU runners came in first, second and third. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics will be on Friday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Professor to run Boston Marathon to raise money for scholarship
Dr. Erik Heine will run the Boston Marathon on April 16 to raise money for a music scholarship he created.
Music professor trains to run 50 miles for scholarship
Dr. Erik Heine, associate professor of music, is competing in an endurance challenge to raise money for a scholarship.
OCU professor completes 24 hour race
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music theory, completed a 24 hour run this October. The 24 the Hard Way race raised money for the Special Friends Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing information and resources for families with children suffering from Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.
Music professor trains for philanthropic race
One professor on campus is taking “run for your life” to a whole new level.
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music theory, will run a 24-hour race in October to raise money for the Special Friends Foundation.
Local transgender candidate heads for historic House race
Julia Sophia, one of two Democratic candidates running for a House seat in District 88, could make history as the first transgender legislator to take office in the US. District 88 lies near the heart of Oklahoma City, including the Paseo and Plaza districts. Julia Sophia is running against Jason Dunnington, an Oklahoma City University visiting…
Open Streets OKC, celebrating community engagement, comes to NW 23rd St.
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor Open Streets OKC, a celebration of active transportation, will close off a section of NW 23rd St. this Sunday. The event will take place between noon and 4 p.m., on NW 23rd Street between Robinson and Western. Open Streets OKC is described as “an opportunity to experience a new use…
