NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State track & field team is set to open its 2024-25 season with the John Coughlan Invite at Horton Fieldhouse on Friday, Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m. CT. With action wrapping up, beginning on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9:30 am CT.
The John Coughlan Invite was named after legendary Redbird Track & Field head coach John Coughlan. Coughlan served as head coach for 23 years and during his tenure Illinois secured 18 Missouri Valley Conference team titles. Following his career he earned spots in the MVC Hall of Fame and Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame.