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Boston University Track and Tennis Center. The director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams Gabe Sanders stepped down on Thursday. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Director of BU track and field, cross country steps down following abuse allegations

Mara Mellits April 26, 2024
After five years as the director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams, Gabe Sanders stepped down Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from BU Athletics.
Six Terriers make up the 2017 class of BU's athletic Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY BU ATHLETICS

BU inducts 6 people to Athletic Hall of Fame

Matthew Martin November 7, 2017

The list of members in the Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame just got a little longer as BU awarded six Terriers the high honor, adding them officially to the Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon. For...

PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Longtime cross country coach Bruce Lehane passes away from ALS

Greg Levinsky September 24, 2017

Boston University Athletics lost one of its most cherished members on Saturday. Bruce Lehane, who served as head cross country coach and assistant director of track and field, lost after a valiant...

Williams hopes that his indoor season success will translate into the outdoor season. PHOTO COURTESY BU ATHLETICS

Cameron Williams stars for BU track team, remains humble

Jonathan Sigal April 14, 2016

It’s April 6 and Cameron Williams strolls up to the bleachers of the Boston University Track and Tennis Center. Adorned in all-black sweats with headphones draped around his neck and a contagious smile...

The men's tennis team is in pole position to claim the Patriot League title. PHOTO BY SOFIA LAURITO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s and women’s tennis look to qualify for Patriot League Tournament

Jordan Green April 5, 2016

Both the Boston University men’s and women’s tennis teams are currently tied for first place in the Patriot League and are looking to secure a birth in their respective Patriot League Tournaments. Each...

PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DFP FILE PHOTO

Roundup: Swimming performs well at Terrier Invitational

Nick Neville November 24, 2015

The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams participated in the 11th annual Terrier Invitational on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the home Competition Pool, with the women finishing...

GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU track and field kicks off 2014-15 campaign

Nick Frazier December 11, 2014

Saturday marked the season opener for the Boston University track and field teams, as both the men’s and women’s squads competed for the first time against three other Division I schools at the BU...

Scarlet Fever: An Overview of BU Athletics

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

The 2013-14 school year was a massively successful campaign for BU athletics, as multiple teams captured Patriot League conference championships and NCAA Tournament berths throughout the year. Looking...

Track impressive at Penn Relays

Jacklyn Bamberger April 29, 2014

With the Patriot League Championship on the horizon, the Boston University track and field program is peaking at the right time, posting impressive performances at both the Penn Relays and the Skyhawk...

Women’s track takes 1st place at Patriot League finals

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2014

Competing in the program’s first-ever Patriot League Championships, the Boston University track and field team posted impressive results over the weekend at host site Bucknell University. The women’s...

BU track team participates in John Thomas Terrier Invitational

Jacklyn Bamberger January 28, 2014

It was a weekend of new, personal records for some members of the Boston University track and field team at the John Thomas Terrier Invitational at the Track and Tennis Center, including a new BU record...

Top 10 Quotes of 2012-13

Daily Free Press Admin May 2, 2013

It has been an eventful year for Boston University sports, and we have gathered a list of the top 10 quotes in BU athletics from the 2012-13 academic year. Here is to more great moments to come! "You...

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