University of Massachusets Athletics
Friday, February 8
Boston, Mass.
2 PM
University of Massachusetts
at
David Hemery Valentine Invitational
Cowan Shatters 200m Record At Valentine Invitational
February 08, 2019 | Women's Track & Field
The senior ran the fastest 200 meter time, indoor or outdoor, in program history.
BOSTON – University of Massachusetts women's track and field senior Emile Cowan shattered the program's 200 meter record at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational on Friday at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center. Not only did Cowan break the indoor 200 record, but her time also bested Pam Hughes' outdoor mark (24.38) from 1986.
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Cowan ran a blistering 24.27 seconds to fourth in the 200 meter dash, surpassing Lindsay Witt's mark of 24.54 set last season. In the 400 meter dash, Cowan placed third in 54.06 seconds.
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Also scoring a top-eight finish, junior Samantha Thompson claimed second in high jump, clearing 5 feet, 7 inches.
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The rest of the Minutewomen squad will be back in action tomorrow, February 9, at the URI Coaches Tribute meet in Kingston, Rhode Island.
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Cowan ran a blistering 24.27 seconds to fourth in the 200 meter dash, surpassing Lindsay Witt's mark of 24.54 set last season. In the 400 meter dash, Cowan placed third in 54.06 seconds.
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Also scoring a top-eight finish, junior Samantha Thompson claimed second in high jump, clearing 5 feet, 7 inches.
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The rest of the Minutewomen squad will be back in action tomorrow, February 9, at the URI Coaches Tribute meet in Kingston, Rhode Island.
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