Four named All-East at ECAC Championships

Friday, May 16

Princeton, N.J.

Lehigh University

ECAC/IC4A Championships

Complete Results (TFRRS)

5/18/2014 4:18:00 PM | Women's Track and Field

Results

PRINCETON, N.J. – The Lehigh women's track and field team wrapped up a successful outdoor season with strong performances at the three-day ECAC/IC4A Championships Sunday at Princeton. Four women were named All-East after finishing within the top eight of their respective events.

"For the women, this was the best season we've ever had," said head coach Matt Utesch. "Between all of the Patriot League champions, All-East athletes, major awards and Lehigh awards, I'm incredibly proud of all that we've accomplished. I am satisfied with our year, but know we have more work to do and I look forward to the challenges of next year and everything that these kids will bring to the table."

Sophomore Elizabeth Weiler finished second in the 10,000 meter race with a new personal best time of 35:19.90 to be named All-East.

Senior Brooke Astor finished the heptathlon with 5,175 points to claim third place and be named All-East. A first-place finish in the 100 meter hurdles highlighted the event for Astor as she crossed the line in 14.42 seconds.

Freshman Courtney Avery wrapped up her impressive rookie campaign with a 1.72m high jump as she finished tied for seventh place and was named All-East. Senior Jimil Ataman earned All-East distinction in the hammer throw with a toss of 55.01m that was good for eighth place.

Senior Katie Baglio finished 29th in the discus throw with a launch of 35.88m, while sophomore Gabrielle Wardle also placed 29th in the javelin throw with a toss of 36.26m.

Next up, those Mountain Hawks that have qualified will head to the NCAA East Regional Championships May 29-31 in Jacksonville, Fla.