Track - University of Iowa Athletics

IOWA CITY, Iowa – William (Bill) Ashton, a former University of Iowa track and cross-country student-athlete, passed away earlier this month at the age of 84.

University of Iowa freshman thrower Bryce Ruland claimed the U20 World Championships discus title on Saturday, August 31. The Waterford, Wisconsin, native set a personal record of 62.59 meters to win gold. Ruland’s mark, which was achieved on his first throw of the finals, was the sixth-best throw in 2024.