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The LIU Brooklyn men's track and field team was picked to repeat as Northeast Conference Champions in 2015, the league announced Thursday. The Blackbirds were one first-place vote away from a unanimous pick in the preseason coaches' poll.

Dec 18th 2014, 3:31pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Track & Field Competes at Bill Ward Invitational

The LIU Brooklyn men's and women's track and field teams competed at the Bill Ward Invitational, hosted by St. John's this past Monday.

Dec 9th 2014, 9:26am 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Track & Field Opens 2014-15 Indoor Season on Sunday

The LIU Brooklyn men's and women's indoor track and field teams open the 2014-15 season with two meets this weekend. The Blackbirds head to Teaneck, N.J. for the Fairleigh Dickinson Patch Meet on Sunday, Dec. 7 before competing at the Bill Ward Invitat...

Dec 3rd 2014, 2:43pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Rodney Qualifies for Semifinal Round of 200-Meter Dash at 2014 Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland - LIU Brooklyn track & field standout Brendon Rodney moved on to the semifinal round of the 200-meter dash at the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, July 30. Rodney, competing for his native Canada, finished second in the fourth he...

Jul 30th 2014, 10:01am 2K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Rodney Wins 200-Meter Title at 2014 Canadian Track & Field Championships

MONCTON, New Brunswick - Four-time NCAA All-American and LIU Brooklyn senior-to-be Brendon Rodney added a national championship to his already impressive list of accomplishments as he took home the 200-meter title at the 2014 Canadian Track & Field Cha...

Jun 30th 2014, 9:38am 3K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Rodney Named Honorable Mention All-American at NCAA Championships

LIU Brooklyn junior Brendon Rodney earned All-American honors for the second time this season after his performance in the 200-meter dash on Thursday afternoon at the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He crossed the line in 21.16, good ...

Jun 12th 2014, 7:23pm 2K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Petit-Homme Earns Second Team All-America Honors at NCAA Championships

LIU Brooklyn sophomore Mica-Jonathan Petit-Homme earned Second Team All-American honors at the NCAA Men's Track and Field Outdoor Championships in the 400-meter hurdles on the first day of competition on Wednesday evening.

Jun 11th 2014, 9:22pm 2K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Trio of Blackbirds Advance to NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - For the first time in LIU Brooklyn track & field history, three student-athletes have advanced to NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Juniors Brendon Rodney and Kemar Lewis, and sophomore Mica-Jonathan Petit-Homme all secured trips to...

Jun 9th 2014, 9:30am 2K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Rodney Earns Nomination to Compete at 2014 Commonwealth Games for Team Canada

OTTAWA, Ontario - LIU Brooklyn track & field standout Brendon Rodney was one of 50 athletes selected for nomination to compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games as a member of the Canadian National Team. Rodney, who will conclude his stellar junior season...

Jun 5th 2014, 5:18pm 37K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Rodney, Lewis Earn Berths to NCAA Championships on Final Day of East Preliminary Round

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Juniors Brendon Rodney and Kemar Lewis added to the contingent of NCAA Championship qualifiers as each of them finished up preliminary round competiton in position to advance to Eugene, Oregon.

Jun 1st 2014, 2:48am 8K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments