Purrier Etches Name in History Books; New Hampshire, Maine Split #AETF Weekly Awards
BOSTON – For the second consecutive week, Elinor Purrier captured the national spotlight in the mile. At the prestigious David Hemery Valentine Invitational, the New Hampshire senior ran the second-fastest mile in NCAA history and now ranks first in the nation in the event. Along with New Hampshire, six other #AETF programs were represented at the meet held at Boston University, the site of the 2018 America East Track and Field Championships.
Below are this week’s award winners:
Female Track Performer of the Week
Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire – Sr., Distance, Montgomery, Vt.
- Ran the fastest indoor mile in the country this season at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational.
- Her time of 4:26.55 is the second-fastest time in NCAA history.
- It is her third consecutive #AETF Performer of the Week award.
Male Track Performer of the Week
Jacob Johns, Maine – Sr., Distance, North Andover, Mass.
- Ran a personal best in the mile at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational.
- His time of 4:05.57 ranks second in the conference.
- It is his first #AETF Performer of the Week award this season.
Female Field Performer of the Week
Rachel Bergeron, Maine – Sr., Throws, Waterville, Maine
- Won the weight throw with a mark of 16.94m in Maine's win over New Hampshire and Husson.
- Also won the shot put, throwing 11.68m.
- It is Bergeron’s first Performer of the Week award of the season.
Male Field Performer of the Week
Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire – Sr., Throws, Dover, N.H.
- Won the weight throw at Boston University.
- His throw of 71’2” was eight feet farther than all other throws.
- This is Shanahan's sixth Indoor #AETF weekly award of the season.
Weekly Award Winners
Dec. 5 – Female Track Performer: Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire; Male Track Performer: Myles Banfield, Albany; Co-Female Field Performer: Anika Hibbard, Albany; Co-Female Field Performer: Rachel Morrison, New Hampshire; Male Field Performer: Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire
Dec. 12 – Female Track Performer: Hannah Kimball, New Hampshire; Male Track Performer: John Hassett, Maine; Female Field Performer: Rachel Morrison, New Hampshire; Male Field Performer: Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire
Jan. 9 – Female Track Performer: Chelsea Owusu, UMass Lowell; Male Track Performer: Brian Nelson, UMBC; Female Field Performer: Kerstin Darsney, UMass Lowell; Male Field Performer: Nick Villa, Binghamton
Jan. 16 – Female Track Performer: Dayleen Santana Rodriguez, Albany; Male Track Performer: Sidney Gibbons, Albany; Female Field Performer: Samantha Beyar, Binghamton; Male Field Performer: Kingsley Ogbonna, Albany
Jan. 23 – Female Track Performer: Amanda Stead, Stony Brook; Male Track Performer: Sidney Gibbons, Albany; Female Field Performer: Kaylyn Gordon, Stony Brook; Male Field Performer: Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire
Jan. 30 – Female Track Performer: Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire; Male Track Performer: Sidney Gibbons, Albany; Female Field Performer: Keishorea Armstrong, Binghamton; Male Field Performer: Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire
Feb. 6 – Female Track Performer: Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire; Male Track Performer: William Ulrich, New Hampshire; Female Field Performer: Kerstin Darsney, UMass Lowell; Male Field Performer: Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire
Feb. 13 – Female Track Performer: Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire; Male Track Performer: Jacob Johns, Maine; Female Field Performer: Rachel Bergeron, Maine; Male Track Performer: Michael Shanahan, New Hampshire
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