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2022-23 UDC Women's Indoor Track and Field News

Four Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes Earn All-Region Honors
Four Women's Track & Field Student-Athletes Earn All-Region Honors

March 08, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC- Dayna Thompson, Kayla Cooper, Zoe Shaw and Emmanuela Katou Kouami earnd All-Region honors as was announced by the U.S Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Kayla Cooper Voted Most Outstanding Athlete of the ECC Indoor Championship Meet
Kayla Cooper Voted Most Outstanding Athlete of the ECC Indoor Championship Meet

March 02, 2023

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Kayla Cooper was voted the Most Outstanding Athlete of the meet, after sweeping the 60m and 200m at the ECC Indoor Championships.

Shelton placed third in the 60m hurdles and second in the 4x400m
Firebirds Boast Eight All-Conference Awardees

February 20, 2023

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Eight Firebirds received All-Conference honors for their performances in the ECC Championships, as was announced, last night by the Conference office.

Firebirds Set to Compete in the ECC Indoor Track & Field Championships
Firebirds Set to Compete in the ECC Indoor Track & Field Championships

February 19, 2023

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's indoor track and field team will compete in the East Coast Conference Championships Sunday (Feb 19th), at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, with a tip-off time of 5:00 PM.

Firebirds Place Third in ECC Championships
Firebirds Place Third in ECC Championships

February 19, 2023

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s indoor track and field team had historic performances resulting in a third place finish at the ECC Championships, Sunday night at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.

Dayna Thompson Earns Second ECC Track Athlete of the Week Title
Dayna Thompson Earns Second ECC Track Athlete of the Week Title

January 30, 2023

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Dayna Thompson was named the ECC Track Athlete of the Week for the second time this season. Michael Aiken and Destiny Ryles were also named to the ECC Honor Roll.

Thompson Clocks National Qualifying Standard; Breaks Two More Records
Thompson Clocks National Qualifying Standard; Breaks Two More Records

January 28, 2023

LEXINGTON, VA.- Dayna Thompson, ran the National Qualifying standard in the 60m, clocking in at 7.65s to break her own record that was set just a day ago. She also broke the 200m record with a time of 24.97s.

Thompson Shatters 60m Record as Firebirds Wrap Up Day 1 of the Winter Classic
Thompson Shatters 60m Record as Firebirds Wrap Up Day 1 of the Winter Classic

January 27, 2023

LEXINGTON, VA.- Dayna Thompson, broke the UDC 60m record twice, and became the only Firebird to run under 7.70s in the event on Day 1 of the Winter Classic meet. 

Kayla won the 60m and placed second in the 200m
Firebirds Compete in Local Meet in Dominating Fashion

January 21, 2023

LANDOVER, MD- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s indoor track and field team competed at the Catholic University meet at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, on Saturday.

Thompson and Williams Headline ECC Weekly Awards
Thompson and Williams Headline ECC Weekly Awards

January 17, 2023

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Dayna Thompson was named ECC Track Athlete of the Week and Tori Williams was named Defensive Player of the Week, for their performances last week. Jahmir Marable-Williams and Latavia Jackson were also named to the weekly honor roll.

Thompson placed third in the 400m with a time of 57.94s
Firebirds Dish out Solid Performances in HBCU Showcase

January 14, 2023

New York, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's indoor track and field team competed in the HBCU Showcase, Saturday at the Armory New Balance Track and Field Center in N.Y.

Firebirds Earn 3.259 Cumulative GPA for Fall '22
Firebirds Earn 3.259 Cumulative GPA for Fall '22

January 05, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s 112 student-athletes combined for a 3.259 cumulative GPA for Fall ‘22. This number is an increase from the previous year’s 3.0 GPA.

Thompson & Kouami Break School Records in Season Debut as Firebirds
Thompson & Kouami Break School Records in Season Debut as Firebirds

December 09, 2022

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's indoor track and field team had a strong showing at the Seahawk Shootout, to open their season.

UDC Women's Indoor Track & Field Set to Begin Season on 12/9 in Staten Island
UDC Women's Indoor Track & Field Set to Begin Season on 12/9 in Staten Island

December 03, 2022

WASHINGTON,DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's Indoor Track & Field team, is set to kick off the 2022-23 season on December 9th.