Upcoming Event: Women's XC/Track & Field at Georgia Tech Invitational on April 17, 2026 at All Day
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Women's XC/Track & Field
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Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Photo by: Michael Wade/Wade Event Photography
Final Regular Season Meet Complete, All Eyes on Conference
1/30/2021 6:34:00 PM | Women's XC/Track & Field
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Florida Atlantic University track & field team concluded the regular season indoor slate on the second of two days at the Bob Pollock Invitational hosted by Clemson. The Owls will have a few weeks to prepare for the Conference USA Championships
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"Roughly 10 days ago, we found out that our meet at JDL in Winston-Salem was cancelled," said head coach Alex Smolka. "After panicking for a couple days, cooler heads prevailed and we found the Clemson Bob Pollock Invitational. Sitting here tonight, I'm so glad the events unfolded as they did. Talk about making lemonade out of lemons! We had a great weekend! We had a total of eight all-time performances, numerous personal records and tremendous efforts by all. The team atmosphere and camaraderie is awesome! The overall attitude amongst the group is great. We now have three weeks to fine-tune everything and get ready to produce even better results at the C-USA Championships. I'm very proud of the progress this group is making!"
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The C-USA Championships, which will be hosted by UAB are set for Feb. 20 to 21.
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For complete coverage of FAU cross country and track & field, follow us on Twitter (@FAUXCTF), Instagram (@FAUXCTF) and Facebook (FAU XC/Track & Field).
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Coach Smolka's Take
"Roughly 10 days ago, we found out that our meet at JDL in Winston-Salem was cancelled," said head coach Alex Smolka. "After panicking for a couple days, cooler heads prevailed and we found the Clemson Bob Pollock Invitational. Sitting here tonight, I'm so glad the events unfolded as they did. Talk about making lemonade out of lemons! We had a great weekend! We had a total of eight all-time performances, numerous personal records and tremendous efforts by all. The team atmosphere and camaraderie is awesome! The overall attitude amongst the group is great. We now have three weeks to fine-tune everything and get ready to produce even better results at the C-USA Championships. I'm very proud of the progress this group is making!"
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Quick Hits
- Jessica Lambert led the way in the 800m, tallying ninth and a collegiate personal record time of 2:13.96. Marisha Thompson followed in 12th (2:15.84)
- Cara Simpson placed 10th in the 200m after running the race with a personal record time of 24.89. Venice Stewart came in 21st (25.51)
- Madlen Kappeler finished the 3000m in 10:12.98 to round out in 16th. Paige Saiz (10:19.18) and Lauren Macon (10:32.23) followed in 18th and 20th, respectively
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The C-USA Championships, which will be hosted by UAB are set for Feb. 20 to 21.
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Owls on Social Media
For complete coverage of FAU cross country and track & field, follow us on Twitter (@FAUXCTF), Instagram (@FAUXCTF) and Facebook (FAU XC/Track & Field).
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