2009-10 Track & Field News
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2009-10 Outdoor Track and Field Season in Review
August 01, 2010The Mount Holyoke outdoor track and field team competed in nine events under the direction of 24th year head coach Christina Lee in 2010. Sophomore Miriam Larson-Koester paced the Lyons with her outstanding results in the discus. For a four week span, she established new school records in the event. -
2009-10 Indoor Track and Field Season in Review
August 01, 2010With 24th year head coach Christina Lee at the helm, the Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team took part in eight events during the 2009-10 season. Leading the way for the Lyons were sophomore Miriam Larson-Koester, junior Jacinta Edebeli and first year Maddie Ballon, who each qualified for the New England Division III Championships.
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Larson-Koester Participates in MIT Last Chance Qualifier
May 21, 2010Mount Holyoke College track and field team member Miriam Larson-Koester took home third place in the discus with her toss of 39.50 today at the MIT Last Chance Qualifier.
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Larson-Koester Takes Home Second Place at ECAC Championships
May 14, 2010For the fourth week in a row, Mount Holyoke College Miriam Larson-Koester established a new school record in the discus. The sophomore recorded a toss of 41.78 meters today at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Springfield College.
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Larson-Koester Turns in Another Impressive Performance at New England Championships
May 08, 2010For the third week in a row, Mount Holyoke College sophomore Miriam Larson-Koester established a new school record in the discus. After shattering Amanda Salb’s previous mark of 39.27 meters at the NEWMAC Championships on April 24, she bested her own record last weekend at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships.
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Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet
May 06, 2010The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Squash Head Coach Allen Fitzsimmons served as the event’s emcee. Soccer team member Lauren Orr earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.
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NEWMAC Announces Spring Academic All-Conference Squads
May 06, 2010The NEWMAC recently announced its 2010 Spring Academic All-Conference Teams. Eighteen Mount Holyoke College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of lacrosse, crew and track and field.
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Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception
May 06, 2010Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration this evening, 17 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 11 teams were honored as part of the College's second annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.
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Larson-Koester Earns All-New England Honors at NCAA Regional Championships
May 01, 2010Miriam Larson-Koester earned All-New England honors for the second year in a row with her school record toss in the discus.
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Larson-Koester Earns "Lyon of the Week"
April 27, 2010Track and field team member Miriam Larson-Koester has been named “Lyon of the Week” for the week of April 19-25.
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Larson-Koester Lifts Track and Field to Sixth Place at NEWMAC Championships
April 24, 2010Miriam Larson-Koester earned First Team All-Conference honors with her school record toss in the discus.
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Balanced Attack Pushes Track and Field to Sixth Place at Springfield Invitational
April 17, 2010A total of 11 Lyons recorded points in the team's final regular season meet of the spring.
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"Lyon of the Week" Award Goes to Track and Field's Larson-Koester
April 14, 2010Sophomore track and field team member Miriam Larson-Koester has been named “Lyon of the Week” for the week of April 5-11.
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SAAC Newsletter: Spring 2010
April 12, 2010Mount Holyoke College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe has released its Spring 2010 Newsletter. Read about the soccer team's trip to Japan, Kathryn Brummer's life as a student-athlete and more!
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SAAC Newsletter: Spring 2010
April 12, 2010Mount Holyoke's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe (SAAC) has released its Spring 2010 Newsletter. Click <strong><a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/athletics/saac/newsletters/saac0410.pdf">here</a></strong> to download the newsletter.
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Larson-Koester and Newman Pace Track and Field at Eastern Connecticut Invitational
April 09, 2010The Lyons racked up four first place finishes at the non-scoring meet.
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2010 Mount Holyoke Track and Field Invitational
April 03, 2010A total of eight teams took part in the 2010 Mount Holyoke College Track and Field Invitational this afternoon. The competition featured both men’s and women’s squads.
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Outdoor Track & Field Opens Season at Jerry Gravel Classic
March 27, 2010Paced by Miriam Larson-Koester, Jacinta Edebeli and Maddie Ballon, the Lyons secured 15th place in their 2010 opener.
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Larson-Koester Represents Mount Holyoke at ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
March 06, 2010Miriam Larson-Koester grabbed 17th place in the shot put with a toss of 10.47 meters.
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Trio of Indoor Track and Field Team Members Take Part in NCAA Regional Championships
February 20, 2010Miriam Larson-Koester, Jacinta Edebeli and Maddie Ballon represent Mount Holyoke.
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Indoor Track and Field Rounds Out Regular Season Slate at MIT Invitational
February 14, 2010The Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team put the finishing touches on its regular season slate at the MIT Invitational today.
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Record Setting Track and Field Teamers Split "Lyon of the Week" Accolades
February 09, 2010Miriam Larson-Koester and Maddie Ballon have earned “Lyon of the Week” honors for the week of February 1-7.
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Indoor Track and Field Breaks Records at Tartan Invitational
February 06, 2010The Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team took seventh place at the Tartan Invitational today.
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Indoor Track & Field Competes in Southern Maine Invitational
January 31, 2010The Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team participated in the Southern Maine Invitational this afternoon.
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Indoor Track & Field Participates in Wesleyan Invitational
January 23, 2010The Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team took part in the non-scoring Wesleyan Invitational today.
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Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie to Speak at Mount Holyoke
January 13, 2010Award winning documentary filmmaker and well known motivational speaker Jenny Mackenzie will be visiting Mount Holyoke College on Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. to present her new film entitled "Kick Like A Girl." Her appearance will highlight the College’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration.
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Indoor Track and Field Competes in Springfield Invitational
December 11, 2009The Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team participated in the Springfield Invitational this evening.
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Video - New at the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex
December 10, 2009The Kendall Sports & Dance Complex was recently renovated and stocked with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Find out about Mount Holyoke's new athletic facilities.
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Indoor Track and Field Opens 2009-10 Slate at Smith Winter Classic
December 05, 2009The Mount Holyoke indoor track and field team kicked off its 2009-10 slate at the non-scoring Smith Winter Classic today.
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Mount Holyoke to Host Sports Career Night
November 02, 2009Mount Holyoke will host a Sports Career Night on Thursday, November 5.
