2020-2021 Women's Track and Field Roster
Morgan McConnell
- Position:
- Sprints
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
- Hometown:
- Oaklyn, N.J.
- High School:
- Collingswood
TRACK AND FIELD PERSONAL RECORDS
2021 OUTDOORS: Finished fourth overall as a member of the 4x100m relay team (48.35) and placed 10th in the 100m (12.75) at the Patriot League Championships… Recorded wins as a member of the 4x100m relay team at the John and Carol Covert Classic (48.16), at the Lafayette Invitational (48.65) and at the Lehigh Season Opener (50.52)… Tallied a fourth-place finish in the 100m at the John and Carol Covert Classic (12.82)… Placed fifth in the 200m at the Lafayette Invitational (26.88) and the Lehigh Happy Easter Races (26.39)..
2021 INDOORS: Finished fourth overall in the 200m at the Lehigh Tri Meet (27.93)…
2020 INDOORS: Finished seventh overall in the 4x400m relay at the Patriot League Championship (4:04.93)... Finished fifth overall in the 200m at the Bucknell Tune Up (26.33)... Finished fourth overall in the 4x400m (3:56.83) and finished 20th overall in the 200m (25.80) at the UAlbany Winter Classic… Finished seventh overall in the 200m (25.69) and finished 16th overall in the 60m (8.19) at the Villanova Invitational… Finished first overall in the 200m at the Lehigh versus Lafayette Dual Meet (26.27)... Finished third overall in the 200m (26.27) and finished tenth overall in the 60m, earning a new personal record (8.11) at the Angry Birds Challenge… Finished first overall in the 4x400m relay (4:02.04) and finished third overall in the 200m (26.16) at the Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals.
2019 OUTDOORS: Set personal records in the 200m (25.04) and 400m (57.37) at the Patriot League Championships… also competed in 4x100 and 4x400 relays… ran 4x100 relay at ECAC Championships… won the 200m in 25.66 and member of winning 4x100 relay team at Covert Classic… ran 4x100 and 4x400 at Penn Relays… ran 59.93 in the 400m at Larry Ellis Invitational… Finished 14th overall in the 400m at the Bison Outdoor Classic (58:33)… Finished third overall in the 200m (25.55) and competed in the 100m, earning a personal record (12.53) at the Coach Pollard Invitational… Finished first overall in the 200m, earning a personal record (25.55), finished first overall in the 4x100m relay (47.74), finished second overall in the 4x400m relay (4:06.17) and finished second overall in the 100m (12.68) at the Lehigh versus Lafayette Invitational… Finished third overall in the 4x100m relay (48.90), finished fourth overall in the 4x400m relay (3:55.96) and finished seventh overall in the 200m (25.65) at the Fred Hardy Invitational… Finished 11th overall in the 4x100m relay (49.27), finished 16th overall in the 4x400m relay (4:05.25), competed in the 200m (25.81) and competed in the 100m (12.66) at the Adidas Winthrop Invitational… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2019 INDOORS: Finished second overall in the distance medley relay (11:54.47), finished sixth overall in the 400m, earning a personal record (57.47) and competed in the 200m (25.72) at the Patriot League Championships… Finished first overall in the 200m at the Bucknell Tune Up (25:62)… Finished sixth overall in the 400m (58.21), sixth overall in the 4x400m (4:01.13) and competed in the60m (8.16) at the Villanova Invitational… Finished third overall in the 400m (58.66) and finished sixth overall in the 200m (25.91) at the Navy Invitational… Finished first overall in the 4x400m relay (4:05.44), finished first overall in the 200m (26.17) and finished third overall in the 60m, earning a personal record (8.13) at the Lehigh versus Lafayette Meet… Finished fourth overall in the 200m (26.21), finished eighth overall in the 60m (8.19) and finished ninth overall in the 400m (1:00.74) at the Angry Birds Challenge… Finished second overall in the 200m (26.43), finished third overall in the 4x400m (4:08.59) and competed in the 60m (8.27) at the Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals Meet… Finished second overall in the 200m (26.86) and finished second overall in the 4x400m relay (4:01.57) at the Lehigh Season Opener.
2018 OUTDOORS: Ran the 200m (26.07), the 400m (season-best 58.18) and was a member of both the seventh place 4x100m relay and sixth place 4x400m relay teams at the Patriot League Championships…Won the 200m with a season-best (25.90) at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet…Placed third in the 100m (13.02) at the Lehigh Games.
2018 INDOORS: Competed in the 200m (26.37) and the 400m (1:00.33) at the Patriot League Championships…Ran a season-best 26.13 in the 200m for a third place finish at the Bucknell Tune-Up…Placed tenth at the Villanova Invitational with a season-best in the 400m (59.15)…Ran the 500m (1:24.82) at the Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals.
BEFORE LEHIGH: member of the 4x400 team that won sectionals three years in a row and captured a one Group 1 state title…Won the 55 meter dash at Indoor Group 1 Central Sectionals…Named the Collingswood High Female Athlete of the Year…Holds the school outdoor records for the 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m…Holds the school indoor records for the 200m, 400m, 55m, 4x400m, and the Distance Medley for indoor…Earned a total of 12 varsity letters…Named First Team All-Conference for both field hockey and track…National Honor Society member.PERSONAL: Daughter of Kelly and John McConnell…Has a younger sister, Mia.
GETTING TO KNOW MORGAN
Nickname: Morgs/Porgs
Why did you choose Lehigh?: I chose Lehigh because I knew I would be challenged with academics and track. I also loved the atmosphere. Everyone was so kind and welcoming when I visited.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: I am so excited to start training with the Lehigh coaching staff. They were all so welcoming the times I have met them. Coach Brooke has helped me out so much and is always there to answer any questions I have.
Major & Why: Biology because I would like to later go into occupational or physical therapy.
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Movie: Toy Story/ Beauty and the Beast
Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy/The Office
Favorite place to study: My room
Favorite thing to do on a rainy day: Eat food and watch Netflix
Most admired person and why: My Nanny because she is a hard worker and always stays true to her faith
Biggest sports accomplishment: Winning States for the 4x400
Place I'd Like To Visit: Spain
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Dance and/or sing
If I Didn't Compete in Track and Field, I Would Play: Field hockey
