Chicago Hosts Top Collegiate Track & Field Athletes at 4th Annual Windy City Invitational
EVENT AT-A-GLANCE
- Date: February 14-15, 2025
- Location: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center | 10201 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago IL
Friday, February 14:
- 2 p.m. – Field Events Begin
- 5:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremony & National Anthem
- 5:40 p.m. – Key Championship Events (Long Jump, Men’s 400m)
- 7:10 p.m. – Feature Event: Magnificent Mile Invite
Saturday, February 15:
- 11 a.m. – Field Events Begin
- 1:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremony & National Anthem
- 1:40 p.m. – Key Championship Events (200m Invite Sections)
- 4 p.m. – Feature Event: 4 x 400m Relay
The Chicago Defender is proud to announce that the University of Wisconsin’s Windy City Invitational is set to bring together 17 powerhouse collegiate track and field programs to Chicago’s South Side. This year’s event will feature top-notch athletes from Wisconsin, Harvard, Notre Dame, Howard, Northern Colorado, South Florida, Michigan State, and other Big Ten schools, showcasing the highest level of collegiate competition in the nation.
Beyond the competition, the event aims to empower local youth, boost the economy, and establish Chicago’s South Side as a premier destination for athletic excellence and cultural collaboration. The Chicago Defender is a multimedia news and information provider that offers marketing solutions, strategic partnerships, and custom events for the African American market. We are committed to leveraging audience influence to reach, connect, and impact the Black Community with culturally relevant content not often serviced by mainstream media.
About The Chicago Defender
The Chicago Defender is a multimedia news and information provider that offers marketing solutions, strategic partnerships, and custom events for the African American market. Our platform equips us to leverage audience influence to reach, connect, and impact the Black Community with culturally relevant content not often serviced by mainstream media.
FAQs
- Q: Who is participating in the Windy City Invitational?
A: 17 powerhouse collegiate track and field programs, including Wisconsin, Harvard, Notre Dame, Howard, Northern Colorado, South Florida, Michigan State, and other Big Ten schools. - Q: Where is the event taking place?
A: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center, 10201 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago IL - Q: What are the dates of the event?
A: February 14-15, 2025 - Q: What are the key championship events?
A: Long Jump, Men’s 400m, 200m Invite Sections, and 4 x 400m Relay.
