Since the time of the ancient greeks, track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping and throwing. College of DuPage holds one of the finest winning traditions. Capturing a total of 31 national titles, eight of which are held by the Track and field department, DuPage County has had one of the most successful community college athletic programs in the nation within the past 20 years.

COD’s track and field program is nothing short of that standard. With eight national titles under their belt,securing another title at the upcoming NJCAA tournament should be a walk in the park. The tournament this year will be hosted in Pittsburg, Kan. March 3-4.

Representing COD this year, we have our distance medley relay team, which consists of student athletes: Peyton Chapman, Brandon Vazquez, and Marco Martinez; 800 meter runner, Torrain Haughton; Triple jumper Joshua Jones; and nationally ranked pole vaulter, Nathaniel Wesolek.

Leading the team to nationals this year is Head Coach of COD Track and Field Bob Cervenka. Coach Cervenka is a former state champion who brought home the title as a high jumper in 1976. Before coaching at DuPage, Cervenka moved to South Africa where he coached at two separate Olympic games and world championships.

Under the tutelage of Coach Cervenka,our student athletes have an excellent shot at bringing home our first National title for indoor track and field.