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Track and Field Set for Hurricane Alumni Invite
4/11/2019 3:20:00 PM | Women's XC/Track & Field
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University track and field team will hit the track again this weekend at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational meet hosted by Miami University. The meet runs on Friday and Saturday.
COACH SMOLKA'S TAKE
"We are excited to compete at the University of Miami once again this Saturday. For us, it is almost like having a home meet. We are little bit banged up and will not have everybody racing, however those who will toe the starting line are ready to go; judging by how practice has been going. We are looking forward to some strong performances all around."
LAST TIME OUT
In their last outing, the Owls split up and competed in two different meets. Part of the team competed in the UF Relays and others raced at the Embry-Riddle Spikes Classic. A couple of FAU runners picked up wins at the Spikes Classic. Kelsey Meltzer took first in the 3000 meter steeplechase and Lauren Macon won the 5000 meter run.
ABOUT THE OWLS
Heading into the outdoor season, the Owls were ranked No. 39 nationally by the USTFCCCA in the preseason poll. In the most recent rankings, the Owls were slotted at No. 40. Natalliah Whyte is ranked fifth in the country in the 100 meter dash and seventh in the 200 meter dash in the preseason poll. Jenae Ambrose is ranked 23rd in the 200 meter.
In the first week of the season, Whyte set a school record by running the 100 meter in 11.17. That mark led the NCAA for the first few weeks of the season. It now ranks as the third fastest time.
OWLS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For complete coverage of FAU cross country and track & field, follow along on Twitter (@FAU_XC_Track) or Instagram (@FAUXC.TF).
COACH SMOLKA'S TAKE
"We are excited to compete at the University of Miami once again this Saturday. For us, it is almost like having a home meet. We are little bit banged up and will not have everybody racing, however those who will toe the starting line are ready to go; judging by how practice has been going. We are looking forward to some strong performances all around."
LAST TIME OUT
In their last outing, the Owls split up and competed in two different meets. Part of the team competed in the UF Relays and others raced at the Embry-Riddle Spikes Classic. A couple of FAU runners picked up wins at the Spikes Classic. Kelsey Meltzer took first in the 3000 meter steeplechase and Lauren Macon won the 5000 meter run.
ABOUT THE OWLS
Heading into the outdoor season, the Owls were ranked No. 39 nationally by the USTFCCCA in the preseason poll. In the most recent rankings, the Owls were slotted at No. 40. Natalliah Whyte is ranked fifth in the country in the 100 meter dash and seventh in the 200 meter dash in the preseason poll. Jenae Ambrose is ranked 23rd in the 200 meter.
In the first week of the season, Whyte set a school record by running the 100 meter in 11.17. That mark led the NCAA for the first few weeks of the season. It now ranks as the third fastest time.
OWLS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For complete coverage of FAU cross country and track & field, follow along on Twitter (@FAU_XC_Track) or Instagram (@FAUXC.TF).
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