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St. John’s sprinter Maya Stephens has been named the BIG EAST Women’s Field Athlete of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday morning.

Dec 14th 2016, 3:30pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

St. John s Track & Field Wins Ten Events at Seventh Annual Bill Ward Invite

The St. John’s track & field team opened up their indoor season in successful fashion on Thursday evening as the Red Storm won a total of 10 events, including 27 top-three finishes at the seventh annual Bill Ward Invitational at St. Anthony’...

Dec 9th 2016, 4:58pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

St. John s Track & Field Begins Indoor Season With Seventh Annual Bill Ward Invite

With the final weeks of 2016 winding down, the St. John’s track & field team will host its seventh annual Bill Ward Invite on Thursday, Dec. 8, at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, N.Y. The meet will serve as a tune up before t...

Dec 7th 2016, 9:51pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Stephanie Van Pelt Inks Professional Running Contract

Following an outstanding career and All-American senior season, former St. John’s track & field and cross country star Stephanie Van Pelt signed a professional running contract with the HOKA NJNY Track Club earlier this fall.

Nov 30th 2016, 8:13pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Jim Hurt Announces 2016-17 Track & Field Schedule

St. John's Track & Field Head Coach Jim Hurt has released his team's 2016-17 indoor and outdoor schedule, which features nine different championship events and two home meets. The indoor campaign kicks off on Thursday, Dec. 8, with the Red Storm's lone...

Nov 23rd 2016, 1:50pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

John McCree Inducted into Newark Athletic Hall of Fame

Thanks to a decorated high school and collegiate athletic career, St. John’s Assistant Coach (Throws) John McCree was elected into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 28th Anniversary Class last week.

Nov 2nd 2016, 4:45pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

St. John's Track & Field Hosts Achilles International Athletes for Practice

The St. John's track & field and cross country teams have partnered up with both the Achilles International organization and the Queens Centers for Progress to help give back to the community through its philanthropic efforts. Head Coach Jim Hurt and h...

Oct 24th 2016, 2:57pm 807 views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

St. John s Track & Field Volunteers at League of Yes

As part of St. John’s University Service Day, the St. John’s track & field team made another visit to the League of Yes to volunteer its time on Saturday. This is the 15th consecutive year that St. John’s student athletes have partici...

Sep 26th 2016, 5:02pm 742 views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Frederick Finishes 28th in Women s High Jump Qualifying Round

St. John’s track & field alumna Priscilla Frederick wrapped up her first-ever Olympics appearance on Thursday morning in Rio de Janiero after competing in the women’s high jump qualifying round. Frederick jumped for Antigua and Barbuda in q...

Aug 18th 2016, 4:23pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments

Vongvorachoti Finishes 91st in Women s Marathon

St. John’s track & field and soccer alumna Jane Vongvorachoti completed her Olympic journey on Sunday morning in Rio de Janiero after placing 91st in the women’s marathon in a time of 2:47:27. The 11-time Thailand national record holder ave...

Aug 14th 2016, 3:58pm 1K views 0 likes 0 shares 0 comments