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