Michigan State track athlete Jellisa Westney was named the Big Ten Women's Track Athlete of the Week on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by the conference office.

For the first time since 2006, Michigan State will host the Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Michigan State women's track athlete Leah O'Connor was named the Big Ten Women's Track Athlete of the Week on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by the conference office.

Michigan State's men and women's track & field teams collected a total of five event wins as part of 15 top five finishes Saturday at the second and final day of action at the Ohio State University-hosted Jesse Owens Invitational.

The Michigan State track & field teams got off to a strong with the help of another record-breaking performance by senior Leah O'Connor on Friday at the Jesse Owens Invitational.

There will be a complimentary breakfast for alumni and one guest on Saturday morning, May 16, at the North End Zone Engagement Center of Spartan Stadium at 8 a.m. On Saturday evening, there will be a gathering at Pizza House from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Michigan State track & field teams will kick off the month of May with a big weekend of competition at the Jesse Owens Invitational, hosted by Ohio State University.

The Michigan State track & field squads closed the weekend with four first-place performances at the Hillsdale College Gina Relays on Saturday afternoon.

The Michigan State track & field teams were back in action at the Hillsdale College Gina Relays on Friday. Three Spartans three runner-up finishes on the day, while 11 other athletes finished in the top-10.

The Michigan State track & field teams will be in action for the third straight weekend at the Hillsdale College Gina Relays on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25.