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UAB distance runner Rhiannon Johns completed what has been a stellar career on the track Wednesday with her 12th place and All-America showing in the 10,000 meter run at the NCAA Championships. After her NCAA performance Wednesday in Eugene, Ore., John...

Jun 7th 2013, 5:29pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Rapid Rise Lands Elinor Kirk In NCAA 5,000 Final

Already a primary strength of the UAB track and field team, the Blazers' distance corps no doubt became even stronger last year when Elinor Kirk decided to pack her bags and make the move from Swansea, Wales in the U.K. to Birmingham, Alabama.

Jun 6th 2013, 9:18pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Johns Takes 12th In 10,000 At NCAA Championships

UAB's Rhiannon Johns capped off her collegiate career Wednesday night in much the same fashion she has displayed the past five years, running toe-to-toe with the nation's elite en route to a 12th place finish in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA Outdoor...

Jun 6th 2013, 2:31am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

UAB In 400 Relay, Johns In 10K As NCAA Championship Begins

UAB's 4x100-meter relay team and distance specialist Rhiannon Johns will compete Wednesday on the first day of the 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Eugene, Ore.

Jun 5th 2013, 12:42pm 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

4x100 Relay Team Ready To Run At NCAAs

When UAB's 4x100 meter relay team takes the track Wednesday afternoon at Eugene, Ore., the occasion will mark the fruition of a season-long goal that few thought would be attained in 2013.

Jun 4th 2013, 9:07pm 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

NCAA Championship Blog -- Kyana White

UAB's track and field contingent arrived in Eugene, Ore., Monday in preparation for the NCAA Outdoor Championship that begins Wednesday. Junior sprinter Kyana White will provide a daily blog as the Blazers experience Tracktown, U.S.A.

Jun 4th 2013, 12:53pm 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Johns Named To Capital One Academic All-District Team

UAB distance runner Rhiannon Johns has been named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District Women's Track/Cross Country Team, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

May 31st 2013, 1:26am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Rhiannon Johns Named To C-USA All-Academic T&F Team

UAB senior distance runner Rhiannon Johns has been tabbed to the women's 2012-13 Conference USA All-Academic Track and Field Team, the league announced Wednesday. The award marks the third of Johns' career.

May 29th 2013, 6:45pm 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

400m Relay, Kirk Qualify For NCAA Championships

UAB's 400-meter relay team, along with distance specialist Elinor Kirk, shattered Blazer school records Saturday night at the NCAA East Regional Championships and qualified for the NCAA Nationals, set for next month at Eugene, Ore.

May 26th 2013, 1:44am 993 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Harley Runs In 400 Hurdles As NCAA Regional Continues

UAB's Rachel Harley was the only Blazer to compete Friday at the NCAA East Regional Championships and the senior from Mason, Ohio failed to advance from her heat in the 400-meter hurdles.

May 25th 2013, 1:50am 947 views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments