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Several Firebirds Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team
May 15, 2012
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has named All-Region honorees for outdoor track & field in Division II, and the University of the District of Columbia has seven representatives on the East Region Team.
Firebirds Turn Out Two Quality Performances Over Final Weekend; Await Potential NCAA Championships Bid
May 12, 2012
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA / LAKEWOOD, NJ - Select members of the University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track and field squad competed in the Virginia Challenge on Saturday, May 12th and the Georgian Court Last Chance Meet on Sunday, May 13th in an effort to boost their NCAA Championships resume.
Hollis Still Ranked Nationally; Several Firebirds Remain Regionally Ranked
May 08, 2012
NEW ORLEANS - The University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track and field team is ranked No. 8 in the East Region according to the latest USTFCCCA poll released May 8th. Also, several individual Firebirds are regionally ranked in their respective events, including Kaneesha Hollis and Callister Jones, who are also ranked nationally in the 400M.
Women's 4x400 Team Makes Big Improvement at Kehoe Twilight Meet
May 03, 2012
COLLEGE PARK, MD - Avoiding disaster after almost colliding with a team that had dropped its baton, University of the District of Columbia's 4x400M Team of Callister Jones, Kaydian Jones, Kimoy Mais and Kaneesha Hollis ran a season best time of 3:51.98 to take first place at the Kehoe Twilight Meet hosted by the University of Maryland.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Outdoor Track and Field Impresses at Penn Relays
April 27, 2012
PHILADELPHIA - The University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track and field squad competed in select events of the world-famous Penn Relays at historic Franklin Field on Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th.
Watch Firebirds Compete at Penn Relays Via Online Streaming
April 26, 2012
PHILADELPHIA - University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track and field fans can watch the Firebirds compete at the 2012 Penn Relays on Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th via online streaming.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Outdoor Track and Field Team Competes at Legacy Meet
April 21, 2012
BALTIMORE, MD - The University of the District of Columbia women's track and field squad competed in the Morgan State Legacy Meet on Saturday, April 21st. The team was not at full strength, however, as the Firebirds were preparing for Thursday's Penn Relays event.
Hollis, Jones Among Several Firebirds Track & Field Athletes Ranked Regionally
April 18, 2012
NEW ORLEANS - Kaneesha Hollis and Callister Jones are ranked 19th and 27th in the nation, respectively in the 400M event, according to the latest USTFCCCA poll released today. The dynamic duo are No. 1 and 2 in the East Region as well, and they are among several Firebirds ranked in the top-10 regionally in their respective events.
400M Duo of Kaneesha Hollis and Callister Jones Lead Firebirds at Johnson C. Smith Invitational With NCAA Provisional Qualifying Times
April 14, 2012
CHARLOTTE, NC - University of the District of Columbia's 400M runners Kaneesha Hollis and Callister Jones turned in huge personal best performances to lead the Firebirds at the Johnson C. Smith Invitational in Charlotte, NC. The duo finished 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the 2nd Heat of the 400M.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Outdoor Track and Field Earns Team, Individual Regional Rankings
April 11, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women's track and field squad is currently ranked No. 7 in the East Region according to the latest USTFCCCA polls. Several individual Firebird athletes are also ranked regionally in their respective events.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Track & Field Flexes Muscle at Division I-Dominated Maryland Invitational
March 31, 2012
COLLEGE PARK, MD - The University of the District of Columbia women's track and field squad proved very competitive in a field of mostly Division I schools as it participated in the 2012 Maryland Invitational on Saturday, March 31st.
University of the District of Columbia Track and Field Opens Spring Season With Strong Performances at Tribe Invitational
March 24, 2012
WILLIAMSBURG, VA - The University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track and field squad braved the elements and opened its 2012 outdoor track campaign with strong performances during a rain-filled afternoon at the Tribe Invitational hosted by Williams & Mary University.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Track and Field Team Volunteers at Rock 'n Roll USA Marathon
March 19, 2012
After a Friday morning practice, the University of the District of Columbia Women's Track & Field team started out their volunteer day by getting a visit from UDC's recently inducted Hall of Famer Liz Young McNair (UDC's first Track & Field All-American). Then the team went on to work at the Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.