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Silverware for Saint Lucian Athletes in the USA
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Saint Lucia’s athletes currently attending Universities/Colleges in the USA performed creditably this past weekend as some closed off the indoor season and others opened up their outdoor season.
Former MoPo Athletics athlete Micky Ferdinand now attending Texas A&M University produced another fine showing when he commenced his debut at the NCAA Division 2 Indoor Championship; Ferdinand finished 3rd in the Men’s High Jump event and gained All- American status. Micky cleared 2.09 metres, 6 centimetres shy of his Personal Best.
Elite track and field middle distance runner Armani Modeste and his Lindenwood team won bronze, gaining All American status in the 4×400 metres relay at the NCAA Division 2 Indoor Championships. The Lindenwood quartet ran 3 minutes 13.87 seconds to win Heat No. 2.
Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches. Only those individuals from USTFCCCA member programs are eligible for awards.
Many of these honored athletes and coaches are headed to the
2021 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships next week in Birmingham, Alabama.
Men’s Track Athlete of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Julian Griffin – Wheeling
Griffin, a freshman from Lebanon, Ohio, is ranked first regionally in the 60H at 8.28.
CENTRAL REGION – Ryan Riddle – Missouri Southern
Riddle, a sophomore from Webb City, Missouri, is ranked third nationally in the mile at 4:01.07. He is also ranked 20th nationally in the 5000 at 14:09.72. Riddle earned the MIAA High Point Award at the conference championships with victories in the mile and 3000 as well as runner-up effort in the 5000.
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