Dayna Thompson Named ECC Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Dayna Thompson was named the East Coast Conference's Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year after a vote by the league's coaches.

Thompson earns the honor on the women's side after leading the conference in both the 100m (12.05) and 200m (24.89), while also being part of the conference's leading relay team in the 4x100m (47.37) and 4x400m (4:00.14). She also ranked fourth in the ECC in the 400m with a time of 58.12. Her 100m and 200m marks earned her a spot on the USTFCCA All-Region squad as well, with her times ranking fourth in the East.

The three-time ECC Women's Track Athlete of the Week also earns the honor of the Most Outstanding Women's Athlete at the ECC Championship. She helped the Firebirds to a second place finish by compiling 36 points with first place finishes in the 100m (12.33), 200m (24.89), and the 4x100 (4:03.75). She added a third place finish in the 400m (1:01.70).