Johns Hopkins sophomore Felicia Koerner was named NCAA Division III Women's Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association earlier this week for her exceptional performance at the Centennial Conference Championships this past weekend.
Image caption: Sophomore Felicia Koerner places first at the NCAA Mideast Regional championship meet in November 2016.
Koerner became the ninth female athlete to win both the 3,000- and 5,000-meter runs at the conference indoor championships. On the first day of the competition, Koerner posted a championships record 17:06.85 in the 5,000 meters to capture her first title. In the 3,000 meters, Koerner picked up her second event victory with a time of 9:59.70.
Koerner also competed in the mile run on the second day of the conference championship meet and finished second in 4:57.06.
The Blue Jays won their seventh consecutive conference indoor title, edging out second place Dickinson, 180-162.
For the season, Koerner owns the best 3,000- and 5,000-meter times among DIII athletes. Her mile time at the conference championshipswas the sixth fastest time among DIII athletes this season.
