2017-18 Tartan Women's Track and Field News

Women’s Track Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards
Women’s Track Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards

July 27, 2018

The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2018 Division III All-Academic Track & Field Teams and Carnegie Mellon University was included on each list for the 22nd consecutive year. A total of 106 men's teams and 185 women's teams earned the distinction as a result of a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or better for the 2017-18 academic year.

Lindsey Named CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-American
Lindsey Named CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-American

June 19, 2018

Sophomore Emmalyn Lindsey (Eugene, Ore. / South Eugene) of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s cross country and track and field teams was named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America Division III Cross Country/Track & Field Third Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Two Women Honored on CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-District Team
Two Women Honored on CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-District Team

May 30, 2018

Carnegie Mellon University senior Sarah Cook (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Hampton) and sophomore Emmalyn Lindsey (Eugene, Ore. / South Eugene) have been selected to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Google Cloud Academic All-District Team for women’s cross country and track and field. Cook earned her second career Academic All-District honor while Lindsey earned her first in her first year of eligibility.

Outdoor Track and Field Garners 14 USTFCCCA All-Region Honors
Outdoor Track and Field Garners 14 USTFCCCA All-Region Honors

May 29, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University men’s and women’s track and field teams had 14 Mideast All-Region honors awarded to its athletes by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the 2018 outdoor track and field season. Nine represent the women while five represent the men with three receiving multiple honors.

Cook Finishes Career at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Cook Finishes Career at NCAA Outdoor Championships

May 25, 2018

Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field senior Sarah Cook (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Hampton) completed her career at the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Friday evening.

Karabin Earns All-America Honor in Pole Vault at NCAA Championships
Karabin Earns All-America Honor in Pole Vault at NCAA Championships

May 24, 2018

Sophomore Michelle Karabin (Ruffs Dale, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic) of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s outdoor track and field team earned All-America recognition at the 2018 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is hosting the championships this year.

Three Tartans Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Three Tartans Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

May 21, 2018

Three Carnegie Mellon University men’s and women’s track and field athletes have qualified for the 2018 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships to be hosted by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on May 24-26. Seniors Jacob Schofel (Livingston, N.J. / Livingston) and Sarah Cook (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Hampton), along with sophomore Michelle Karabin (Ruffs Dale, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic) made the field and will represent the Tartans.

Karabin Ties School Record in Pole Vault at OWU Great Lakes Final Qualifying Meet
Karabin Ties School Record in Pole Vault at OWU Great Lakes Final Qualifying Meet

May 17, 2018

Sophomore Michelle Karabin (Ruffs Dale, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic) of Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field tied the school record in the pole vault at the Great Lakes Final Qualifying Meet hosted by Ohio Wesleyan University on Thursday.

Tartans Compete at 13th Annual Gator Invitational
Tartans Compete at 13th Annual Gator Invitational

May 11, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team competed at the 13th Annual Gator Invitational host by Allegheny College on Friday. Junior Autumn Hair (Blue Bell, Pa. / Wissahickon) placed in the top six in three events while senior Sarah Cook (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Hampton) took second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:13.26 and junior Alexa Barriero (Middletown, N.J. / Middletown North) placed second in the javelin with a mark of 35.23 meters.

Two Named Athlete of the Week by ECAC
Two Named Athlete of the Week by ECAC

May 03, 2018

Two Carnegie Mellon University athletes were honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) when the organization announced its weekly award winners this week. women's track and field senior Sarah Cook (Pittsburgh, Pa./Hampton) and freshman Bram Miller (Colgate, Wis./Kettle Moraine Lutheran) from men's track and field were the award winners.

4x400 Sets School Record, Women Place Fourth at UAA Championships
4x400 Sets School Record, Women Place Fourth at UAA Championships

April 29, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team placed fourth at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Track and Field Championships hosted on its home track and field. The fourth-place finish ties the 1995 and 1998 teams for the best finish in school history.

Tartans Open UAA Championships
Tartans Open UAA Championships

April 28, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team began the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships at home on Saturday, April 28 and earned 29 points after seven scored events.

Tartans Turn in Two Top Finishes at Slippery Rock Open
Tartans Turn in Two Top Finishes at Slippery Rock Open

April 19, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team competed at the Slippery Rock University Open on Thursday, April 19 and turned in two top spots in the unscored event. The 400-meter run highlighted the day, as the Cardinal and Gray swept the top three places.

Alavilli Records Career Best at Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic
Alavilli Records Career Best at Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic

April 15, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team sent six athletes to the two-day Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on Saturday and Sunday.

Lindsey Wins Steeplechase as Tartans Place Seventh at Westminster Invitational
Lindsey Wins Steeplechase as Tartans Place Seventh at Westminster Invitational

April 14, 2018

The Carnegie Mellon University women’s track and field team traveled to Westminster College to compete at the Westminster Invitational on Saturday, April 14. The Tartans finished seventh out of 23 teams and third amongst Division III teams with 33 points.

Track & Field Student-Athletes Serve Nicaragua Communities
Track & Field Student-Athletes Serve Nicaragua Communities

April 06, 2018

Carnegie Mellon University track & field student-athletes Autumn Hair and Max Rerkpattanapipat were part of the school's Global Public Health Brigade (GPHB) that traveled to Nicaragua for spring break.