Track & Field

UMBC Pockets Week 2 #AETF Awards

Boston, MA - Two #AETF teams competed this past weekend with UMBC attending the Weems Baskin Invitational hosted by USC and NJIT traveling to Rider for the Rider Five-Way Meet. Up next week, six teams in action with Binghamton, UMass Lowell, and New Hampshire beginning their outdoor season.  
 
Here are the week 2 #AETF Award Winners: 
 
Male Track Performer of the Week
Michael Arnold, UMBC - Gr., Hurdles/Sprints, Upper Marlboro, MD
  • Finished 1st in the 400H with a personal best time of 51.99. 
  • Arnold is ranked 1st in the conference and 21st nationally. 
 
Male Field Performer of the Week 
Gabriel Koletsi, UMBC - So., Throws, Heraklion, Greece
  • Took home gold in the javelin with a toss of 209’09” 
  • Koletsi is ranked 1st in the America East in the javelin and 4th in the Mid-Atlantic Region
 
Female Track Performer of the Week
Caitlyn Bobb, UMBC - Jr., Sprints, Joppa, MD
  • Took home silver in the 400m with a time of 54.72. Her time tops the AE leaderboard in the event and 3rd in the Mid-Atlantic Region 
  • Anchored both the 4x100 and 4x400 helping lead those relay teams to a 3rd place finish. 
 
Female Field Performer of the Week 
Ava Roberts, UMBC - Jr., Throws, Elkins Parks, PA
  • Placed 2nd in the shot put with a throw of 51’11.75”. Her throw puts her at 2nd in the Mid-Atlantic Region and 28th nationally.
  • Ranks 6th in the Mid-Atlantic Region with a 3rd place finish in the discus with a 151’10” throw. 
 
2024 #AETF Weekly Award Winners
Mar. 19 - Male Track: Shak Williams, UAlbany; Male Field: Travis Robinson, UAlbany; Female Track: Dominique Clarke, UAlbany; Female Field: Ludith Campos, UAlbany
Mar. 26 - Male Track: Michael Arnold, UMBC; Male Field: Gabriel Koletsi, UMBC; Female Track: Caitlyn Bobb, UMBC; Female Field: Ava Roberts, UMBC

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